Manaratsandry is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Marovoay, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the municipality was 31056 in 2018.
Manaratsandry | |
|---|---|
  Manaratsandry Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 16°11′S 46°30′E / 16.183°S 46.500°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Boeny |
| District | Marovoay |
| established | 1991 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 121.34 km2 (46.85 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 30 m (100 ft) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 31,056 |
| • Density | 256/km2 (660/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 416 |
Geography
It is situated on the left bank of the Betsiboka River at 51 km from Marovoay.[3]
Economy
The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 16% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts and maize. Industry and services provide both employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 2% of the population.[4]
Schooling
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The rate of scolarisation is low, with 34,08 % of pupils only. 4 Fokontany (villages) have no school: Ambodimanga, Tanambao, Trangabitika and Antananabo.
Electricity
Manaratsandry is not connected to the electric grid.
References
16°11′S 46°30′E / 16.183°S 46.500°E