Anosimena

Anosimena is a municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Miandrivazo, which is a part of Menabe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Anosimena
Anosimena is located in Madagascar
Anosimena
Anosimena
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°40′S 45°24′E
Country Madagascar
RegionMenabe
DistrictMiandrivazo
Elevation
[1]
51 m (167 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total6,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
617

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 30% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is beans, while other important products are maize and rice. Services provide employment for 10% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 10% of the population.[2]

History

This town was captured by the French troops from Sakalava defenders on 12 August 1897 during the Franco-Hova Wars.[3]

References
  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-09.
  3. AE Blog

19°40′S 45°24′E


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