Anivorano Mitsinjo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Bekily, which is a part of Androy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 1,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Anivorano Mitsinjo
Anivorano Mitsinjo is located in Madagascar
Anivorano Mitsinjo
Anivorano Mitsinjo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°24′S 45°39′E / 24.400°S 45.650°E / -24.400; 45.650
Country Madagascar
RegionAndroy
DistrictBekily
Elevation470 m (1,540 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total1,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 19% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is peanuts, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 0.5% of the population.[2]

References and notes

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  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.

24°24′S 45°39′E / 24.400°S 45.650°E / -24.400; 45.650