Andranomangatsiaka is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in southwest Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betioky Sud, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Andranomangatsiaka
Andranomangatsiaka is located in Madagascar
Andranomangatsiaka
Andranomangatsiaka
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 23°19′S 44°35′E / 23.317°S 44.583°E / -23.317; 44.583
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsimo-Andrefana
DistrictBetioky Sud
Elevation256 m (840 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total10,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 70% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 25% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are sugarcane, cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]

References and notes edit

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-12.

23°19′S 44°35′E / 23.317°S 44.583°E / -23.317; 44.583