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
Manakambahiny Ouest is located in Madagascar
Manakambahiny Ouest
Manakambahiny Ouest
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 17°48′S 48°20′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAlaotra-Mangoro
DistrictAmbatondrazaka
Government
 • MayorMamy Hary Tiana Ramanamahefa
Area
 • Total380 km2 (150 sq mi)
Elevation
[1]
791 m (2,595 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total22,000
Time zoneUTC3 (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
  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-06.
  3. Journal TV Plus: 06.06.2023
  4. RAKOTOARISOA: Gestion publique de la Commune Rurale Manakambahiny Ouest

17°48′S 48°20′E


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