Anosibe An'ala | |
Settlement Type: | City |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Madagascar |
Subdivision Type1: | Region |
Subdivision Type2: | District |
Subdivision Name2: | Anosibe An'ala |
Subdivision Name1: | Alaotra-Mangoro |
Pushpin Map: | Madagascar |
Coordinates: | -19.15°N 62°W |
Area Total Km2: | 2660 |
Elevation M: | 800 |
Elevation Max M: | 1325 |
Blank Name: | Climate |
Blank Info: | Cwa |
Population As Of: | 2018 |
Population Note: | [1] |
Population Total: | 27,191 |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Anosibe An'ala is a city in Anosibe An'ala District, Alaotra-Mangoro Region, Madagascar. It is situated at 186 km from Antananarivo and 72 km from Moramanga to which it is linked by the unpaved road RIP23[2] that is only suitable for 4x4 driven cars.
The Sandrangato river flows near this town where it also forms the Niagarakely falls.[3] The town is also close to the rivers Menakoranga and Menambolosa. Also the Manampotsy has its springs in the commune.[4]
The town disposes of 58 elementary schools, 4 secondary schools and 1 Lycée.[5] The scolarisation rate is 74%.
Main crops are rice, manioc, coffee (1895 ha), sugar cane (895 ha), Cloves (50 ha), peanuts (25 ha) and honey.