Andreba
Place in Sofia, Madagascar / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Andreba is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsohihy, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[2] It on the shore of Lake Alaotra.
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Andreba | |
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Coordinates: 14°35′S 48°11′E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Sofia |
District | Antsohihy |
Elevation | 48 m (157 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 13,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
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Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 25% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee and pepper. Services provide employment for 3% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 12% of the population.[2]