Ranomafana, Ifanadiana
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| Ranomafana | |
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 Ranomafana
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| Coordinates: 21°15′S 47°27′E / 21.25°S 47.45°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
| District | Ifanadiana |
| Elevation[1] | 876 m (2,874 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Ranomafana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ifanadiana, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in the 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in the town. 60% of the population of the commune are farmers; the most important crops are bananas and rice, while other important agricultural products are pineapple and cassava. Services provide employment for 40% of the population.[2]
[edit] References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. http://www.ilo.cornell.edu/ilo/data.html. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
Coordinates: 21°15′S 47°27′E / 21.25°S 47.45°E
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