Tranomaro

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Tranomaro
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a Grandidierite from Tranomaro
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Tranomaro
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°36′S46°28′E / 24.600°S 46.467°E / -24.600; 46.467
CountryFlag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar
Region Anosy
District Amboasary Sud
Elevation
[1]
308 m (1,010 ft)
Population
 (2001) [2]
  Total
11,000
Time zone UTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
603

Tranomaro is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Amboasary Sud, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in 2001. [2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 15% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are cassava and rice; also maize is an important agricultural product. Industry and services provide employment for 2% and 3% of the population, respectively. [2]

Mica Mining

Grandidierite and Mica is mined in Tranomaro. There are several artisanal mines. [3]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
  3. minfind

24°36′S46°28′E / 24.600°S 46.467°E / -24.600; 46.467