Andapa
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| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Sava |
| District | Andapa |
| Elevation[1] | 530 m (1,740 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 27,618 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
| Website | http://andapa.marojejy.com |
Andapa is a town and commune (Malagasy: firaisana) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Andapa, which is a part of Sava Region. According to 2001 commune census the population of Andapa was 27,618.[2]
In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining. The majority 88% of the population are farmers, while an additional 0.5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, tomatoes and vanilla. Industry and services provide employment for 1.5% and 10% of the population, respectively.[2]
Geography
The capital of the Sava Region, Sambava is at a distance of 108 km.[3]
Nature
- The administration office of the Anjanaharibe-Sud Reserve is situated in Andapa. The reserve is at 25 km from this village.
References and notes
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- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
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