Andemaka
Andemaka | |
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| Coordinates: 22°18′S 47°45′E / 22.300°S 47.750°E | |
| Country | Madagascar |
| Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
| District | Vohipeno |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 16,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Andemaka is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vohipeno, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 16,000 in 2001 commune census.
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 73% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 15% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee and sugarcane. Industry and services provide employment for 0.1% and 9.9% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 2% of the population.