Andratamarina
Andratamarina is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Sambava, which is a part of Sava Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Andratamarina | |
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  Andratamarina Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 14°21′S 49°55′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Sava |
| District | Sambava |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 8,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 95% of the population in the commune are farmers. The most important crop is vanilla, while other important products are coffee and rice. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-23.
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