Mandrosonoro
Place in Amoron'i Mania, Madagascar
20°35′S 46°0′E / 20.583°S 46.000°E / -20.583; 46.000
Madagascar (2001)[2]
Mandrosonoro is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatofinandrahana, which is a part of Amoron'i Mania 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, while an additional 5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and peanuts, while other important agricultural products are beans, maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]
Geography
This town lies at the Route nationale 35 from Morondava to Ivato in the West of Madagascar. It is at a distance of 208 km (129 mi) to Ivato, Ambositra, 248 km (154 mi) to Morondava, 149 km (92.5 mi) to Ankilizato, Mahabo and 72 km (44 mi) from Malaimbandy.[3]
References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-11.
- ^ Atlas Mondial, France Loisir, page 159
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Capital: Ambositra
- Alakamisy Ambohijato
- Ambalamanakana
- Ambatofitorahana
- Ambinanindrano
- Ambohimitombo
- Ambohimitombo II
- Ambositra
- Ambositra II
- Andina
- Ankazoambo
- Antoetra
- Fahizay Ambatolahimasina
- Ihadilanana
- Ilaka Centre
- Imerina Imady
- Ivato
- Ivony Miaramiasa
- Kianjandrakefina
- Mahazina Ambohipierenana
- Marosoa
- Sahatsiho Ambohimanjaka
- Tsarasaotra
- Vohidahy
4 districts; 53 communes
20°35′S 46°0′E / 20.583°S 46.000°E / -20.583; 46.000
