Tranomaro

Tranomaro
a Grandidierite from Tranomaro
a Grandidierite from Tranomaro
Tranomaro is located in Madagascar
Tranomaro
Tranomaro
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°36′S 46°28′E / 24.600°S 46.467°E / -24.600; 46.467
Country Madagascar
RegionAnosy
DistrictAmboasary Sud
Elevation
[1]
308 m (1,010 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total
11,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
603

Tranomaro is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Amboasary Sud, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in 2001.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 15% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are cassava and rice; also maize is an important agricultural product. Industry and services provide employment for 2% and 3% of the population, respectively.[2]

Mica Mining

Grandidierite and Mica is mined in Tranomaro. There are several artisanal mines.[3]

References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
  3. ^ minfind
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