Anosivelo
Anosivelo | |
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  Anosivelo Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 22°44′S 47°46′E / 22.733°S 47.767°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Atsinanana |
| District | Farafangana |
| Area | |
• Total | 150 km2 (58 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 17,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 309 |
Anosivelo is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Farafangana, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 17,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and coffee, while other important agricultural products are lychee and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]
Geography
[edit]The town is situated at 12 km North from Farafangana along the National road 12.[3]
It is situated at the Manampatrana River.
References
[edit]- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-05.
- ↑ Eau de la Commune d'Anosivelo
Capital: Farafangana | ||
| Befotaka Sud (6) - 307 |  | |
| Farafangana (30) - 309 |
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| Midongy-Atsimo (6) - 318 | ||
| Vangaindrano (28) - 320 | ||
| Vondrozo (16) - 322 | ||
5 districts; 86 communes | ||
22°44′S 47°46′E / 22.733°S 47.767°E
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