Analamary, Taolanaro

Analamary
Analamary is located in Madagascar
Analamary
Analamary
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°14′S 47°13′E / 24.233°S 47.217°E / -24.233; 47.217
Country Madagascar
RegionAnosy
DistrictTaolanaro
Elevation
[1]
33 m (108 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total
15,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Analamary is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Taolanaro, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 40% and 35% of the working population. The most important crops are cassava and coffee, while other important agricultural products are sweet potatoes and rice. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 23% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.

24°14′S 47°13′E / 24.233°S 47.217°E / -24.233; 47.217

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