Andranomena

Coordinates: 14°36′S 49°33′E / 14.600°S 49.550°E / -14.600; 49.550
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Andranomena
Andranomena is located in Madagascar
Andranomena
Andranomena
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 14°36′S 49°33′E / 14.600°S 49.550°E / -14.600; 49.550
Country Madagascar
RegionSava
DistrictAndapa
Elevation483 m (1,585 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total4,038
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Andranomena is a commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Andapa, which is a part of Sava Region. According to 2001 census the population of Andranomena was 4,038.[2]

Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 94% of the population are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans and vanilla. Industry and services provide employment for 5% and 1% of the population, respectively.[2]

References and notes[edit]

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-15.

14°36′S 49°33′E / 14.600°S 49.550°E / -14.600; 49.550