Anjanazana

Place in Analanjirofo, Madagascar
15°23′S 49°45′E / 15.383°S 49.750°E / -15.383; 49.750Country MadagascarRegionAnalanjirofoDistrictMaroantsetraElevation7 m (23 ft)Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total12,000Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Anjanazana is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Maroantsetra, which is a part of Analanjirofo Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and cloves; also vanilla is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-08.
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Madagascar Communes in the region of Analanjirofo, Madagascar
Fenerive Est (509)
Mananara Nord (511)Maroantsetra (512)Sainte Marie (Nosy Boraha) (515)Soanierana Ivongo (516)Vavatenina (518)
6 districts; 71 communes

15°23′S 49°45′E / 15.383°S 49.750°E / -15.383; 49.750


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