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Manakambahiny Andrefana is situated at 18 km south of [[Ambatondrazaka]] on the [[Route nationale 44 (Madagascar)|National road 44]].<ref>[http://biblio.univ-antananarivo.mg/pdfs/rakotoarisoaAndriamahery_ECO_M1_16.pdf RAKOTOARISOA: Gestion publique de la Commune Rurale Manakambahiny Ouest]</ref>14 |
Manakambahiny Andrefana is situated at 18 km south of [[Ambatondrazaka]] on the [[Route nationale 44 (Madagascar)|National road 44]].<ref>[http://biblio.univ-antananarivo.mg/pdfs/rakotoarisoaAndriamahery_ECO_M1_16.pdf RAKOTOARISOA: Gestion publique de la Commune Rurale Manakambahiny Ouest]</ref>14 fokontany (villages) are part of this municipality. |
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== References and notes == |
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Revision as of 14:18, 10 April 2023
Manakambahiny Ouest
Manakambahiny Andrefana | |
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  Manakambahiny Ouest Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 17°48′S 48°20′E / 17.800°S 48.333°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Alaotra-Mangoro |
| District | Ambatondrazaka |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mamy Hary Tiana Ramanamahefa |
| Area | |
• Total | 380 km2 (150 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 791 m (2,595 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 22,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 503 |
Manakambahiny Ouest or Manakambahiny Andrefana is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatondrazaka, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 22,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 7% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are manioc and maize. Industry and services provide both employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population.[2]
Infrastructures
The National road 44 (Moramanga - Ambatondrazaka). Manakambahiny Andrefana also has a railway station on the Moramanga - Alaotra Lake line.
Geography
Manakambahiny Andrefana is situated at 18 km south of Ambatondrazaka on the National road 44.[3]14 fokontany (villages) are part of this municipality.
References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-06.
- ^ RAKOTOARISOA: Gestion publique de la Commune Rurale Manakambahiny Ouest
Capital: Ambatondrazaka | ||
| Ambatondrazaka (21) |  | |
| Amparafaravola (21) | ||
| Andilamena (8) | ||
| Anosibe An'ala (11) | ||
| Moramanga (22) | ||
5 districts; 82 communes | ||
17°48′S 48°20′E / 17.800°S 48.333°E
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