Andranoboka | |
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AndranobokaLocation in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 15°38′S 46°53′E / 15.633°S 46.883°E / -15.633; 46.883 | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Boeny |
District | Mahajanga II |
Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 4,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (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
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-03.
Communes in the Boeny Region of the Republic of Madagascar | ||
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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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