Sihanamaro | |
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  Sihanamaro Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 25°11′S45°46′E / 25.183°S 45.767°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Androy |
| District | Ambovombe |
| Elevation | 208 m (682 ft) |
| Population (2001) [2] | |
• Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Sihanamaro is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambovombe, which is a part of Androy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census. [2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 49% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are cassava and cowpeas, while other important agricultural products are maize, sweet potatoes and bambara groundnut. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. [2]
