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Ranomafana, Taolanaro

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For other places with the same name, see Ranomafana (disambiguation). Place in Anosy, Madagascar
Ranomafana
Ranomafana is located in MadagascarRanomafanaRanomafanaLocation in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°34′S 46°58′E / 24.567°S 46.967°E / -24.567; 46.967
Country Madagascar
RegionAnosy
DistrictTaolanaro
Area
 • Total383 km (148 sq mi)
Elevation61 m (200 ft)
Population
 • Total11,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code614

Ranomafana is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Taolanaro, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in 2001 commune census.

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 75% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 20% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are coffee and rice, while other important agricultural products are lychee and cassava. Services provide employment for 3% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 2% of the population.

Roads

This municipality is crossed by the Provincial road RIP118 from Soanierana to Bevoay.

References

  1. Projet RIP 118
  2. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  3. ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
  4. PROJET DE REHABILITATION DE LA RIP 118
Madagascar Communes in the Anosy Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Fort Dauphin (Taolagnaro)
Amboasary Sud (18) - 603
Betroka (20) - 613
Taolagnaro (24) - 614
3 districts; 62 communes

24°34′S 46°58′E / 24.567°S 46.967°E / -24.567; 46.967

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