Andilamena

Andilamena
Andilamena is located in Madagascar
Andilamena
Andilamena
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 17°1′S 48°35′E / 17.017°S 48.583°E / -17.017; 48.583
Country Madagascar
RegionAlaotra-Mangoro
DistrictAndilamena
Elevation932 m (3,058 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total37,229
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
505
ClimateCwa

Andilamena is a rural commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Andilamena, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was 37,229 in 2018.

In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens. The majority 65% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, maize and cassava. Industry and services provide employment for 1% and 24% of the population, respectively.[2]

Main street in Andilamena
  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-06.