Tranomaro

Tranomaro is a town and commune 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 commune census.[2]

Tranomaro
Tranomaro
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°36′S 46°28′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAnosy
DistrictAmboasary Sud
Elevation308 m (1,010 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total11,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

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]

References and notes

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


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