Andranombory
Andranombory | |
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UTC3 (EAT ) | |
| Postal code | 614 |
Andranombory or Andranobory is a rural municipality in
Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 5,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 40% and 10% of the working population. The most important crops are maize and tobacco, while other important agricultural products are cassava and sweet potatoes. Industry and services provide both employment for 6% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 38% of the population.[2]
Megafauna
In the
Hadropithecus stenognathus, pygmy hippo Hippopotamus lemerlei and the giant land tortoise Aldabrachelys grandidieri
.
References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
Capital: Fort Dauphin (Taolagnaro) | ||
| Amboasary Sud (18) - 603 |  | |
| Betroka (20) - 613 | ||
| Taolagnaro (24) - 614 | ||
3 districts; 62 communes | ||
25°7′S 46°31′E / 25.117°S 46.517°E
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