Anosibe An'ala is a city in Anosibe An'ala District, Alaotra-Mangoro Region, Madagascar. It is situated at 186 km from Antananarivo and 72 km from Moramanga to which it is linked by the unpaved road RIP23[2] that is only suitable for 4x4 driven cars.

Anosibe An'ala
City
Anosibe An'ala is located in Madagascar
Anosibe An'ala
Anosibe An'ala
Coordinates: 19°09′S 48°14′E / 19.150°S 48.233°E / -19.150; 48.233
CountryMadagascar
RegionAlaotra-Mangoro
DistrictAnosibe An'ala
Area
 • Total2,660 km2 (1,030 sq mi)
Elevation
800 m (2,600 ft)
Highest elevation
1,325 m (4,347 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total27,191
 • Density10/km2 (26/sq mi)
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ClimateCwa

The Sandrangato river flows near this town where it also forms the Niagarakely falls.[3] The town is also close to the rivers Menakoranga and Menambolosa. Also the Manampotsy has its springs in the commune.[4]

Education

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The town disposes of 58 elementary schools, 4 secondary schools and 1 Lycée.[5] The scolarisation rate is 74%.

Religion

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Agriculture

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Main crops are rice, manioc, coffee (1895 ha), sugar cane (895 ha), Cloves (50 ha), peanuts (25 ha) and honey.

References

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  1. ^ TROISIEME RECENSEMENT GENERAL DE LA POPULATION ET DE L’HABITATION
  2. ^ [Lecitoyen.mg http://lecitoyen.mg/?p=8144 Archived 2017-02-03 at the Wayback Machine]
  3. ^ "Anosibe An'Ala - Hazavana". Archived from the original on 2017-02-03. Retrieved 2017-02-03.
  4. ^ MINISTERE DE L’AGRICULTURE, DE L’ELEVAGE et DE LA PECHE
  5. ^ MINISTERE DE L’AGRICULTURE