Andranopasy

Andranopasy is a municipality on the west coast of 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]

Andranopasy
Andranopasy is located in Madagascar
Andranopasy
Andranopasy
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°17′S 43°44′E
Country Madagascar
RegionMenabe
DistrictManja
Elevation
[1]
5 m (16 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total10,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
616

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]

Nature

The Kirindy Mitea National Park is situated in this municipality together with its neighboring towns of Beharona and Ankiliabo.[3]

Rivers

The delta of the Mangoky River is situated south of this municipality.

References
  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-11.
  3. TRANS-MAD Developement Parc National de Kirindy-Mite

21°17′S 43°44′E


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