Imerimandroso | |
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Coordinates: 17°26′S 48°35′E / 17.433°S 48.583°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Alaotra-Mangoro |
District | Ambatondrazaka |
Area | |
• Total | 62 km2 (24 sq mi) |
Elevation | 778 m (2,552 ft) |
Population (2008)
[2] | |
• Total | 15,195 |
Time zone | UTC3 ( EAT) |
Postal code | 503 |
Imerimandroso is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatondrazaka, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15195 in 2007. [2]
9 Fokontany belong to this municipality: Imerimandroso, Ambaniala, Marovato, Vohitsivalana, Vohitsoa, Tsarahonenana, Ambodinonoka, Ankasina and Antanifotsy.
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 4% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are
cowpeas and
peanuts, while other important agricultural products are
maize,
cassava and
rice. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 15% of the population.
[2]
The district is linked to Moramanga by the Route nationale 44 ( Moramanga - Ambatondrazaka - Imerimandroso - Amboavory).
The Maningory Falls of the Maningory River are situated at 20 km from Imerimandroso. [3]
17°26′S 48°35′E / 17.433°S 48.583°E