Andaingo
Andaingo (also Andaingo Gara) is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Moramanga, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Andaingo Gara | |
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Andaingo Gara Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 18°12′S 48°17′E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Alaotra-Mangoro |
District | Moramanga |
Elevation | 978 m (3,209 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 15,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 85% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and taro. Services provide employment for 15% of the population.[2] Andaingo Gara is a railway station on the Moramanga - Alaotra Lake line.
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-24.
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