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Anosimparihy

Coordinates: 21°30′S 47°59′E / 21.500°S 47.983°E / -21.500; 47.983
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Anosimparihy
Anosimparihy is located in Madagascar
Anosimparihy
Anosimparihy
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°30′S 47°59′E / 21.500°S 47.983°E / -21.500; 47.983
Country Madagascar
RegionVatovavy
DistrictMananjary
Elevation65 m (213 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total10,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
317

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

Geography

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It is situated at the Namorona River.

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

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

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