Manakambahiny Ouest
Manakambahiny Ouest or Manakambahiny Andrefana is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatondrazaka, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 22,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Manakambahiny Ouest
Manakambahiny Andrefana | |
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![]() ![]() Manakambahiny Ouest Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 17°48′S 48°20′E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Alaotra-Mangoro |
District | Ambatondrazaka |
Government | |
• Mayor | Mamy Hary Tiana Ramanamahefa |
Area | |
• Total | 380 km2 (150 sq mi) |
Elevation | 791 m (2,595 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 22,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Postal code | 503 |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. Als the state university of Aloatra-Mangoro, the Université de Manakambahiny[3] is situated in this town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 7% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are manioc and maize. Industry and services provide both employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population.[2]
Infrastructures
The National road 44 (Moramanga - Ambatondrazaka). Manakambahiny Andrefana also has a railway station on the Moramanga - Alaotra Lake line.
Geography
Manakambahiny Andrefana is situated at 18 km south of Ambatondrazaka on the National road 44.[4]14 fokontany (villages) are part of this municipality.
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-06.
- Journal TV Plus: 06.06.2023
- RAKOTOARISOA: Gestion publique de la Commune Rurale Manakambahiny Ouest