Andrainjato Centre
| Andrainjato Centre | |
|---|---|
  Andrainjato Centre Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°29′S 47°7′E / 21.483°S 47.117°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Haute Matsiatra |
| District | Fianarantsoaii |
| Elevation[1] | 1,136 m (3,727 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Andrainjato Centre is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fianarantsoaii, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 89% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 6% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are cassava and rice, while other important agricultural products are maize and sweet potatoes. Industry and services provide employment for 1% and 3% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
Coordinates: 21°29′S 47°7′E / 21.483°S 47.117°E