Tranovaho

Tranovaho is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Beloha, which is a part of Androy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Tranovaho
Tranovaho is located in Madagascar
Tranovaho
Tranovaho
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 25°18′S 44°58′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAndroy
DistrictBeloha
Elevation177 m (581 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total13,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 20% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is cassava, while other important products are maize and cowpeas. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 15% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.

25°18′S 44°58′E


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