Manompana | |
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Coordinates: 16°41′S 49°44′E / 16.683°S 49.733°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Analanjirofo |
District | Soanierana Ivongo |
Elevation | 41 m (135 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 16,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Manompana is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Soanierana Ivongo, which is a part of Analanjirofo Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 16,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and cloves; also coffee is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 8% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 2% of the population.[2]
References and notes
[edit]- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-08.
16°41′S 49°44′E / 16.683°S 49.733°E