Ramainandro
Ramainandro | |
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Coordinates: 19°18′S 47°0′E / 19.300°S 47.000°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Vakinankaratra |
District | Faratsiho |
Elevation | 1,444 m (4,738 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 15,000 |
• Ethnicities | Merina |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Ramainandro is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Faratsiho, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 4% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, maize and potatoes. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]
References and notes
[edit]- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-23.
19°18′S 47°0′E / 19.300°S 47.000°E