Manantenina

Manantenina
Manantenina
Manantenina is located in Madagascar
Manantenina
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°17′S 47°19′E / 24.283°S 47.317°E / -24.283; 47.317
Country  Madagascar
Region Anosy
District Taolanaro
Elevation[1] 16 m (52 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 19,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Manantenina is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Taolanaro, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 19,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 50% of the population works in fishing. 35% are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is cassava, while other important products are sweet potatos and rice. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]

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Coordinates: 24°17′S 47°19′E / 24.283°S 47.317°E / -24.283; 47.317