Andrafiabe
Andrafiabe | |
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| Coordinates: 12°31′S 49°24′E / 12.517°S 49.400°E | |
| Country | Madagascar |
| Region | Diana |
| District | Antsiranana II |
| Elevation | 138 m (453 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 2,080 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Andrafiabe is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsiranana II, which is a part of Diana Region. According to 2001 commune census the population of Andrafiabe was 2,080.
Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 75% of the population are farmers, while an additional 15% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and coconut; also sugarcane is an important agricultural product. Additionally fishing employs 10% of the population.