Andranomiditra
Andranomiditra is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fianarantsoa II, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Andranomiditra | |
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  Andranomiditra Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°40′S 47°19′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Haute Matsiatra |
| District | Fianarantsoa II |
| Elevation | 1,205 m (3,953 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 13,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, cassava and sweet potatoes. Industry and services provide employment for 0.1% and 1.9% of the population, respectively.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
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