Kiranomena

Kiranomena
Kiranomena

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 18°17′S 46°3′E / 18.283°S 46.050°E / -18.283; 46.050
Country  Madagascar
Region Bongolava
District Fenoarivobe
Elevation[1] 789 m (2,589 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 24,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Kiranomena is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fenoarivobe, which is a part of Bongolava Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 24,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% 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 2008-05-02.

Coordinates: 18°17′S 46°3′E / 18.283°S 46.050°E / -18.283; 46.050


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