Andranoboka
Andranoboka | |
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Andranoboka Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 15°38′S 46°53′E / 15.633°S 46.883°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Boeny |
District | Mahajanga II |
Elevation[1] | 13 m (43 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 4,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Andranoboka is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mahajanga II, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in the 2001 commune census.[2]
Andranoboka is served by a local airport and by riverine harbour. Only primary schooling is available. A majority of 50% of the population work in fishing while 48.5% are farmers. The most important crops are rice and sugarcane, while other important agricultural products are bananas and cassava. Services provide employment for 1.5% 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 2008-03-03.
Coordinates: 15°38′S 46°53′E / 15.633°S 46.883°E
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