Andapa
Andapa is a town and commune (Malagasy: firaisana) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Andapa, which is a part of Sava Region. According to 2001 commune census the population of Andapa was 27,618.[2]
Andapa | |
|---|---|
  Andapa Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 14°39′S 49°39′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Sava |
| District | Andapa |
| Elevation | 530 m (1,740 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 27,618 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Website | http://andapa.marojejy.com |
Andapa is served by a local airport. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining. The majority 88% of the population are farmers, while an additional 0.5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, tomatoes and vanilla. Industry and services provide employment for 1.5% and 10% of the population, respectively.[2]
Geography
The capital of the Sava Region, Sambava is at a distance of 108 km.[3]
Nature
- The administration office of the Anjanaharibe-Sud Reserve is situated in Andapa. The reserve is at 25 km from this town.
Education
In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. A regional centre for distance education (CRTE) of the Centre National de Télé-Enseignement de Madagascar (CNETMAD) is located in Andapa.
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-15.
- (Madagascar Parks - section: itenery Archived June 12, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
