Official Name: | Anosiala |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Type1: | Region |
Subdivision Name1: | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
Subdivision Type2: | District |
Subdivision Name2: | Manakara |
Population As Of: | 2001 |
Population Total: | 9000 |
Population Blank1 Title: | Ethnicities |
Population Blank2 Title: | Religions |
Timezone: | EAT |
Utc Offset: | 3 |
Anosiala is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manakara, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 93% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and rice, while other important agricultural products are bananas and lychee. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[1]