Anosivelo

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Anosivelo
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Anosivelo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°44′S47°46′E / 22.733°S 47.767°E / -22.733; 47.767
CountryFlag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar
Region Atsimo-Atsinanana
District Farafangana
Area
  Total
150 km2 (60 sq mi)
Elevation
[1]
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

The town is situated at 12 km North from Farafangana along the National road 12. [3]

It is situated at the Manampatrana River.

References

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-05.
  3. Eau de la Commune d'Anosivelo

22°44′S47°46′E / 22.733°S 47.767°E / -22.733; 47.767