Analamary, Taolanaro

Analamary
Analamary

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 24°14′S 47°13′E / 24.233°S 47.217°E / -24.233; 47.217
Country  Madagascar
Region Anosy
District Taolanaro
Elevation[1] 33 m (108 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 15,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Analamary is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Taolanaro, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 40% and 35% of the working population. The most important crops are cassava and coffee, while other important agricultural products are sweet potatoes and rice. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 23% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.

Coordinates: 24°14′S 47°13′E / 24.233°S 47.217°E / -24.233; 47.217


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