Manantenina
Manantenina | |
|---|---|
 Manantenina | |
  Manantenina Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 24°17′S 47°19′E / 24.283°S 47.317°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Anosy |
| District | Taolanaro |
| Area | |
| • Total | 421 km2 (163 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Population (2001)[3] | |
| • Total | 19,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Manantenina is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Taolanaro, which is a part of Anosy Region.
It is situated at the coast of the Indian Ocean at the unpaved Route nationale 12a. 09 fokontany (villages) are part of this municipality: Manantenina Haut, Manantenina Bas, Ambalateza, Ankarefo, Ampasimasay, Esama, Ankaromanihy, Manambato and Antanintsara.[4] The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 19,000 in 2001 commune census.[3]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 50% of the population works in fishing. 35% are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is cassava, while other important products are sweet potatoes and rice. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[3]
References and notes
- ^ Projet de réhabilitation de la RN12A entre Ebakika PK 44+850 et Manambondro PK 165+231
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
- ^ Projet de réhabilitation de la RN12A entre Ebakika PK 44+850 et Manambondro PK 165+231
Capital: Fort Dauphin (Taolagnaro) | ||
| Amboasary Sud (14) - 603 |  | |
| Betroka (20) - 613 | ||
| Taolagnaro (24) - 614 | ||
3 districts; 58 communes | ||
Coordinates: 24°17′S 47°19′E / 24.283°S 47.317°E
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