Andranomafana
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Andranomafana | |
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  Andranomafana Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 22°2′S 44°20′E / 22.033°S 44.333°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Ankazoabo |
| Elevation | 319 m (1,047 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 6,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Andranomafana is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ankazoabo, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 55% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 44% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is cassava, while other important products are maize and rice. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]
