Sandravinany is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vangaindrano, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[3]
Sandravinany | |
|---|---|
  Sandravinany Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 24°2′S 47°26′E / 24.033°S 47.433°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Atsinanana |
| District | Vangaindrano |
| Area | |
| • Total | 380 km2 (150 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Population (2001)[3] | |
| • Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 90% of the population works in fishing. 9% are farmers. The most important crop is cassava, while other important products are sweet potatoes and rice. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[3]
Situated on the seashore the municipality has beaches over 18km. It produced 47 tons of lobsters in 2017.[4]
References and notes edit
- ^ Projet de réhabilitation de la RN12A entre Ebakika PK 44+850 et Manambondro PK 165+231
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-05.
- ^ Projet de réhabilitation de la RN12A entre Ebakika PK 44+850 et Manambondro PK 165+231
24°2′S 47°26′E / 24.033°S 47.433°E
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