Analavory, Miarinarivo
| Analavory | |
|---|---|
  Analavory Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 18°58′S 46°43′E / 18.967°S 46.717°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Itasy |
| District | Miarinarivo |
| Elevation[1] | 1,199 m (3,934 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 45,000 |
| • Ethnicities | Merina |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Analavory is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Miarinarivo, which is a part of Itasy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 45,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining. The majority 85% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and tomato. Services provide employment for 15% of the population.[2]
Some 12 km north-east from the town are located Analavory Geysers - four cold water geysers.
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-23.
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Coordinates: 18°58′S 46°43′E / 18.967°S 46.717°E
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