Andromba
Andromba is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatondrazaka, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 3,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Andromba | |
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  Andromba Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 17°24′S 48°38′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Alaotra-Mangoro |
| District | Ambatondrazaka |
| Elevation | 782 m (2,566 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 3,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 52% of the population works in fishing. 42% are farmers, while an additional 6% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and peanuts; also cassava is an important agricultural product.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-06.
| Ambatondrazaka |  | |
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| Amparafaravola | ||
| Andilamena | ||
| Anosibe An'ala |
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| Moramanga | ||
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