Analapatsy

Analapatsy is a municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Taolanaro, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 20,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Analapatsy
Analapatsy is located in Madagascar
Analapatsy
Analapatsy
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°15′S 47°12′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAnosy
DistrictTaolanaro
Elevation40 m (130 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total20,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
614

It is situated in the Lavasoa-Ambatotsirongorongo Mountains range.

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 80% of the population works in fishing. 10% are farmers, while an additional 5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is beans, while other important products are peanuts, maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]

References

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.

24°15′S 47°12′E

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