Andranomanelatra

Andranomanelatra is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsirabe II, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 30,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Andranomanelatra
Andranomanelatra is located in Madagascar
Andranomanelatra
Andranomanelatra
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°47′S 47°6′E
Country Madagascar
RegionVakinankaratra
DistrictAntsirabe II
Elevation1,613 m (5,292 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total30,000
  Ethnicities
Merina
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 63.5% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 35% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and maize, while other important agricultural products are fruits, potatoes and tomato. Industry provides employment for 1.5% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-22.

19°47′S 47°6′E


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