Analapatsy

Place in Anosy, Madagascar
24°15′S 47°12′E / 24.250°S 47.200°E / -24.250; 47.200Country MadagascarRegionAnosyDistrictTaolanaroElevation
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40 m (130 ft)Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total20,000Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)Postal code
614

Analapatsy is a municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Taolanaro, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 20,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

It is situated in the Lavasoa-Ambatotsirongorongo Mountains range.

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 80% of the population works in fishing. 10% are farmers, while an additional 5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is beans, while other important products are peanuts, maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]

References

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
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Madagascar Communes in the Anosy Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Fort Dauphin (Taolagnaro)
Amboasary Sud (18) - 603
Betroka (20) - 613Taolagnaro (24) - 614
3 districts; 62 communes

24°15′S 47°12′E / 24.250°S 47.200°E / -24.250; 47.200

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