Androy, Fianarantsoa Explained

Official Name:Androy, Fianarantsoa
Pushpin Map:Madagascar
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Madagascar
Pushpin Mapsize:180
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Haute Matsiatra
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Lalangina
Population As Of:2018
Population Total:15938
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Population Blank2 Title:Religions
Timezone:EAT
Utc Offset:3
Coordinates:-21.3333°N 63°W
Elevation M:1119
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:302

Androy, Fianarantsoa is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Lalangina, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was 15938 in 2018.

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 76.5% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 12% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava, sweet potatoes and potatoes. Industry and services provide employment for 10% and 1% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 0.5% of the population.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ILO census data . . 2002 . 2008-05-01.