Manandona

Manandona 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 15,000. It is constituted by 11 fokontany (villages), of which 2 are located in the mountains.[2]

Manandona
Manandona
Mont Ibity at Manandona
Mont Ibity at Manandona
Manandona is located in Madagascar
Manandona
Manandona
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°3′S 47°4′E
Country Madagascar
RegionVakinankaratra
DistrictAntsirabe II
Area
 • Total282 km2 (109 sq mi)
Elevation
[1]
1,605 m (5,266 ft)
Population
 (2015)
 • Total15,000
 • Ethnicities
Merina
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Manandoana in 1885.

Geography

It is situated at 200 km south of the capital Antananarivo and about 23 km south of Antsirabe on the Route nationale 7 (Madagascar). The Manandona river flows by this town. Highest Point of the commune is the Mont Ibity with 2250m.

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and barley, while other important agricultural products are wheat and potatoes.[3]

References
  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. [=1823&tout=1 Pseau.org]
  3. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-22.
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