Analapatsy | |
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Coordinates: 24°15′S 47°12′E / 24.250°S 47.200°E / -24.250; 47.200 | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Anosy |
District | Taolanaro |
Elevation | 40 m (130 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 20,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Postal code | 614 |
Analapatsy is a 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 20,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
It is situated in the Lavasoa-Ambatotsirongorongo Mountains range.
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 80% of the population works in fishing. 10% are farmers, while an additional 5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is beans, while other important products are peanuts, maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
Capital: Fort Dauphin (Taolagnaro) | ||
Amboasary Sud (18) - 603 | ||
Betroka (20) - 613 | ||
Taolagnaro (24) - 614 | ||
3 districts; 62 communes |
24°15′S 47°12′E / 24.250°S 47.200°E / -24.250; 47.200
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