Tanandava Sud

Tanandava Sud (Tanandava Atsimo) is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Amboasary Sud, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 1,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Tanandava Sud
Tanandava Sud
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 25°8′S 46°27′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAnosy
DistrictAmboasary Sud
Elevation31 m (102 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total1,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 30% and 30% of the working population. The most important crop is beans, while other important products are maize, sweet potatoes and rice. Industry and services provide employment for 9% and 1% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 30% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.


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