Nasandratrony | |
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Nasandratrony Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 21°43′S 46°56′E / 21.717°S 46.933°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Haute Matsiatra |
District | Isandra |
Area | |
• Total | 52.52 km2 (20.28 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) |
Population (2001)[3] | |
• Total | 8,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Postal code | 314 |
Nasandratrony is a rural municipality in Madagascar.
It belongs to the district of Isandra, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[3]
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 crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 4% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population.[3]
References and notes
- ↑ Intercommunalité Isandra
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
21°43′S 46°56′E / 21.717°S 46.933°E
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