Analamary, Taolanaro Explained

Official Name:Analamary
Pushpin Map:Madagascar
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Madagascar
Pushpin Mapsize:180
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Anosy
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Taolanaro
Population As Of:2001
Population Total:15000
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Population Blank2 Title:Religions
Timezone:EAT
Utc Offset:3
Coordinates:-24.2333°N 60°W
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation M:33

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.

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

-24.2333°N 60°W

Notes and References

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. Web site: ILO census data . . 2002 . 2008-05-04.