Ramainandro
| Ramainandro | |
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  Ramainandro Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°18′S 47°0′E / 19.300°S 47.000°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Vakinankaratra |
| District | Faratsiho |
| Elevation[1] | 1,444 m (4,738 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 15,000 |
| • Ethnicities | Merina |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Ramainandro is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Faratsiho, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 4% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, maize and potatoes. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]
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: 19°18′S 47°0′E / 19.300°S 47.000°E
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