Andranovondronina

Andranovondronina is a municipality in northern Madagascar, along with holding the status as most northern town on the island. It belongs to the district of Antsiranana II, which is a part of the Diana Region. According to the 2001 census the population of Andranovondronina was 2,372.[2]

Andranovondronina
the church of Bobaomby, a village of this municipality
the church of Bobaomby, a village of this municipality
Andranovondronina is located in Madagascar
Andranovondronina
Andranovondronina
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 12°3′17.2″S 49°13′57.3″E
Country Madagascar
RegionDiana
DistrictAntsiranana II
Elevation
[1]
62 m (203 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total2,372
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)
Postal code
202

Only primary schooling is available in the town. Agriculture provides employment for 14% and 75% of the working population. The principal crop is maize, while other important products are cassava and rice. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 10.5% of the population.[2]

Cap Ambre

The northernmost point in Madagascar is situated in this municipality: the Cape Ambre or Tanjona Bobaomby.[3] The creation of a national park is under way in this area.

References and notes
  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 13 February 2008.
  3. Bobaomby

12°3′17.2″S 49°13′57.3″E

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