Andranovondronina
Andranovondronina | |
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![]() the church of Bobaomby, a village of this municipality | |
Coordinates: 12°3′17.2″S 49°13′57.3″E / 12.054778°S 49.232583°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Diana |
District | Antsiranana II |
Elevation | 62 m (203 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 2,372 |
Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Postal code | 202 |
Andranovondronina is a municipality in northern Madagascar, along with holding the status as most northern town on the island. It belongs to the district of Antsiranana II, which is a part of the Diana Region. According to the 2001 census the population of Andranovondronina was 2,372.[2]
Only primary schooling is available in the town. Agriculture provides employment for 14% and 75% of the working population. The principal crop is maize, while other important products are cassava and rice. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 10.5% of the population.[2]
Cap Ambre
[edit]The northernmost point in Madagascar is situated in this municipality: the Cape Ambre or Tanjona Bobaomby.[3] The creation of a national park is under way in this area.
References and notes
[edit]- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 13 February 2008.
- ^ Bobaomby
12°3′17.2″S 49°13′57.3″E / 12.054778°S 49.232583°E
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