Miarinarivo, Andilamena

Miarinarivo is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar, north east of Antananarivo (not to be confused with other towns by the same name in Madagascar.) It belongs to the district of Andilamena, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be 14,000 in the 2001 commune census.[2]

For other places with the same name, see Miarinarivo (disambiguation).
Miarinarivo
Miarinarivo (Andilamena)
Miarinarivo (Andilamena)
Miarinarivo is located in Madagascar
Miarinarivo
Miarinarivo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 16°37′S 48°15′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAlaotra-Mangoro
DistrictAndilamena
Elevation
[1]
552 m (1,811 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total14,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

The town has both primary and junior level secondary schools. Farming provides employment for 20% of the working population and raising livestock 75%. As a result, cattle rustlers (Malagasy: dahalo) are active in the region.[3] The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 5% 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 2008-03-06.
  3. "Atidohan´ny asan dahlo". NewsMada. Taratara. Retrieved 2 October 2019.

16°37′S 48°15′E


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