Andasibe, Moramanga
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Andasibe | |
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 Andasibe station | |
 Interactive map of Andasibe | |
| Coordinates: 18°56′S 48°25′E / 18.933°S 48.417°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Alaotra-Mangoro |
| District | Moramanga |
| Area | |
• Total | 363 km2 (140 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 810–1,200 m (2,660–3,940 ft) |
| Population (2006)[1] | |
• Total | 13,493 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Andasibe (also Andasibe Gara) is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Moramanga, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. In 2006, the commune's population was estimated at 13,493.
The town lies along the RN 2 around 140 km from the capital Antananarivo, 26 km from Moramanga and 200 km from Toamasina.[1] It has a disused railway station along the Antananarivo – East Coast line.
Economy
The national parks within the commune bring many tourists to the area and offer job opportunities for local residents. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining. Sixty-percent of the commune's population is farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important crops include corn, bananas and manioc. Industry and services combined provide employment for 20% of the population.
Primary and junior-level secondary education is available in town.
Religion
- FJKM - Fiangonan'i Jesoa Kristy eto Madagasikara (Church of Jesus Christ in Madagascar)[2]
- Roman Catholic Church
