Tanandava, Bekily

Tanandava (also Antanandava) is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Bekily, which is a part of Androy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Tanandava
Tanandava
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°19′S 45°33′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAndroy
DistrictBekily
Elevation458 m (1,503 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total7,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99.99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and peanuts; also cassava is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 0.01% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.


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