Andranofasika is a rural commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambato-Boeni, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be 16,971 in 2018.
Andranofasika | |
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![]() working at Andranofasika | |
Coordinates: 16°23′S 46°54′E / 16.383°S 46.900°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Boeny |
District | Ambato-Boeni |
Elevation | 97 m (318 ft) |
Population (2018)[2] | |
• Total | 16,971 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Postal code | 403 |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 85% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is cassava, while other important products are maize and rice. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 3% of the population.[3]
National Parks
editThe office of the Ankarafantsika National Park is situated at 4 km from Andranofasika in Ampijoroa, Marovoay.
Roads
editIt is situated on the National road 4 to Mahajanga and is the endpoint of the National road 33b.
References
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ TROISIEME RECENSEMENT GENERAL DE LA POPULATION ET DE L’HABITATION
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-02.
16°23′S 46°54′E / 16.383°S 46.900°E