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Andiolava

Coordinates: 22°31′S 45°36′E / 22.517°S 45.600°E / -22.517; 45.600
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Andiolava
Andiolava is located in Madagascar
Andiolava
Andiolava
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°31′S 45°36′E / 22.517°S 45.600°E / -22.517; 45.600
Country Madagascar
RegionIhorombe
DistrictIhosy
Elevation915 m (3,002 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total
6,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Andiolava is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ihosy, which is a part of Ihorombe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Andiolava is served by a local airport. Only primary schooling is available. The majority 70% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 30% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts and cassava.[2]

References and notes

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  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-24.

22°31′S 45°36′E / 22.517°S 45.600°E / -22.517; 45.600