Manandoana

Manandoana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsirabe II, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Manandoana
Manandoana
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°3′S 47°4′E
Country Madagascar
RegionVakinankaratra
DistrictAntsirabe II
Elevation1,605 m (5,266 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total10,000
  Ethnicities
Merina
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Manandoana in 1885.

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and barley, while other important agricultural products are wheat and potatoes.[2]

References

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-22.


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