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 2018 commune census the population of Andapa was 34,616.[2][3]
Andapa | |
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![]() entrance of Andapa | |
Coordinates: 14°39′S 49°39′E / 14.650°S 49.650°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Sava |
District | Andapa |
Area | |
• Total | 43.0 km2 (16.6 sq mi) |
Elevation | 530 m (1,740 ft) |
Population (2018 census) | |
• Total | 34,616 |
• Density | 810/km2 (2,100/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Postal code | 205 |
Website | http://andapa.marojejy.com |
Andapa is served by a local airport. 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
editThe capital of the Sava Region, Sambava is at a distance of 108 km.[4]
It is situated at the Lokoho River.
Nature
edit- Marojejy National Park
- The administration office of the Anjanaharibe-Sud Reserve is situated in Andapa. The reserve is at 25 km from this town.
References
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-15.
- ^ "Madagascar: Regions, Cities & Urban Communes - Population Statistics, Maps, Charts, Weather and Web Information". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
- ^ (Madagascar Parks - section: itenery Archived June 12, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
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