Anosivelo
Appearance
Anosivelo | |
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Coordinates: 22°44′S 47°46′E / 22.733°S 47.767°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Atsimo-Atsinanana |
District | Farafangana |
Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 17,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Anosivelo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Farafangana, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 17,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and coffee, while other important agricultural products are lychee and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-05.
22°44′S 47°46′E / 22.733°S 47.767°E