Tranoroa
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| Tranoroa | |
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 Tranoroa
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| Coordinates: 24°42′S 45°4′E / 24.7°S 45.067°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Androy |
| District | Beloha |
| Elevation[1] | 214 m (702 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 18,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Tranoroa is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Beloha, which is a part of Androy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 18,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 45% and 45% of the working population. The most important crops are maize and peanuts; also cassava is an important agricultural product. Industry and services provide employment for 2% and 8% of the population, respectively.[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 2008-05-02.
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