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Place in Boeny, Madagascar
Andranoboka
Andranoboka is located in MadagascarAndranobokaAndranobokaLocation in Madagascar
Coordinates: 15°38′S 46°53′E / 15.633°S 46.883°E / -15.633; 46.883
Country Madagascar
RegionBoeny
DistrictMahajanga II
Elevation13 m (43 ft)
Population
 • Total4,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Andranoboka is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mahajanga II, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in the 2001 commune census.

Andranoboka is served by a local airport and by riverine harbour. Only primary schooling is available. A majority of 50% of the population work in fishing while 48.5% are farmers. The most important crops are rice and sugarcane, while other important agricultural products are bananas and cassava. Services provide employment for 1.5% of the population.

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-03.
Madagascar Communes in the Boeny Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Mahajanga
Ambato-Boeni (11) (403)
Mahajanga (1)
Mahajanga II (9) (402)
Marovoay (12) (416)
Mitsinjo (7) (417)
Soalala (3) (420)
6 districts; 43 communes

15°38′S 46°53′E / 15.633°S 46.883°E / -15.633; 46.883


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