Analavory, Miarinarivo
Appearance
Analavory | |
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Country | ![]() |
Region | Itasy |
District | Miarinarivo |
Elevation | 1,199 m (3,934 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 45,000 |
• Ethnicities | Merina |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Analavory is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Miarinarivo, which is a part of Itasy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 45,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining. The majority 85% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and tomato. Services provide employment for 15% of the population.[2]
Some 12 km north-east from the town are located Analavory Geysers - four cold water geysers.
References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-23.
18°58′S 46°43′E / 18.967°S 46.717°E