Andranovory
Andranovory is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Toliara II, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 31,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Andranovory | |
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Andranovory Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 23°8′S 44°8′E / 23.133°S 44.133°E | |
| Country | Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Toliara II |
| Elevation | 474 m (1,555 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 31,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 35% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are maize and cotton; also cassava is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]
Geography edit
Andranovory is situated at the route nationale No. 7 (Tuléar-Fianarantsoa) at 70 km from Tuléar and 64 km from Sakaraha[3] and its intersection with Route nationale 10.
References and notes edit
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
- ^ Atlas Mondial, France Loisir, page 159
23°8′S 44°8′E / 23.133°S 44.133°E