Official Name: | Andranoboka |
Pushpin Map: | Madagascar |
Pushpin Label Position: | bottom |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Madagascar |
Pushpin Mapsize: | 180 |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Type1: | Region |
Subdivision Name1: | Boeny |
Subdivision Type2: | District |
Subdivision Name2: | Mahajanga II |
Population As Of: | 2001 |
Population Total: | 4000 |
Population Blank1 Title: | Ethnicities |
Population Blank2 Title: | Religions |
Timezone: | EAT |
Utc Offset: | 3 |
Coordinates: | -15.6333°N 99°W |
Elevation Footnotes: | [1] |
Elevation M: | 13 |
Andranoboka is a town and commune (mg|kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mahajanga II, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in the 2001 commune census.
Andranoboka is served by a local airport and by riverine harbour. Only primary schooling is available. A majority of 50% of the population work in fishing while 48.5% are farmers. The most important crops are rice and sugarcane, while other important agricultural products are bananas and cassava. Services provide employment for 1.5% of the population.[2]