Mandrosonoro Explained

Official Name:Mandrosonoro
Pushpin Map:Madagascar
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Madagascar
Pushpin Mapsize:180
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Amoron'i Mania
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Ambatofinandrahana
Population As Of:2001
Population Total:16000
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Population Blank2 Title:Religions
Timezone:EAT
Utc Offset:3
Coordinates:-20.5833°N 46°W
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation M:924

Mandrosonoro is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatofinandrahana, which is a part of Amoron'i Mania Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 16,000 in 2001 commune census.

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and peanuts, while other important agricultural products are beans, maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]

Geography

This town lies at the Route nationale 35 from Morondava to Ivato in the West of Madagascar.It is at a distance of 208 km (129 mi) to Ivato, Ambositra, 248 km (154 mi) to Morondava, 149 km (92.5 mi) to Ankilizato, Mahabo and 72 km (44 mi) from Malaimbandy.[3]

References and notes

-20.5833°N 46°W

Notes and References

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. Web site: ILO census data . . 2002 . 2008-05-11.
  3. Atlas Mondial, France Loisir, page 159