Andranopasy
| Andranopasy | |
|---|---|
  Andranopasy Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°17′S 43°44′E / 21.283°S 43.733°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Menabe |
| District | Manja |
| Elevation[1] | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Andranopasy is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manja, which is a part of Menabe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 75% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is lima beans, while other important products are peas, beans and maize. Additionally fishing employs 20% 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 2008-03-11.
| Belo sur Tsiribihina |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Mahabo | ||
| Manja | ||
| Miandrivazo | ||
| Morondava | ||
Coordinates: 21°17′S 43°44′E / 21.283°S 43.733°E
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