Anosimparihy

Anosimparihy
Anosimparihy

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 21°30′S 47°59′E / 21.500°S 47.983°E / -21.500; 47.983
Country  Madagascar
Region Vatovavy-Fitovinany
District Mananjary
Elevation[1] 65 m (213 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 10,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Anosimparihy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mananjary, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority (98%) of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and bananas, while other important agricultural products are avocado, coffee and lychee. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.

Coordinates: 21°30′S 47°59′E / 21.500°S 47.983°E / -21.500; 47.983


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