Manaratsandry

Manaratsandry is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Marovoay, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 20,000 in 2001 commune census.[3]

Manaratsandry
Manaratsandry is located in Madagascar
Manaratsandry
Manaratsandry
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 16°11′S 46°30′E
Country Madagascar
RegionBoeny
DistrictMarovoay
established1991
Area
[1]
 • Total121.34 km2 (46.85 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
30 m (100 ft)
Population
 (2001)[3]
 • Total20,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
416

Geography

It is situated on the left bank of the Betsiboka River at 51 km from Marovoay.[4]

Manaratsandry has a riverine harbour. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 16% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts and maize. Industry and services provide both employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 2% of the population.[3]

References
  1. PCD Manaratsandry
  2. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  3. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-02.
  4. PCD Manaratsandry


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