Andranombory

Andranombory
Andranombory

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 25°7′S 46°31′E / 25.117°S 46.517°E / -25.117; 46.517
Country  Madagascar
Region Anosy
District Taolanaro
Elevation[1] 22 m (72 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 5,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Andranombory or Andranobory 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 5,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 40% and 10% of the working population. The most important crops are maize and tobacco, while other important agricultural products are cassava and sweet potatoes. Industry and services provide both employment for 6% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 38% 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: 25°7′S 46°31′E / 25.117°S 46.517°E / -25.117; 46.517


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