| Other name | Ankatsakatsa Sud |
|---|---|
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Morombe |
| Population as of | 2018 |
| Population total | 18,235 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
| Coordinates | 21°55′S 43°58′E |
| Elevation | 65 m |
| Postal code | 618 |
Tanandava Station (Nosy Ambositra, also known as: Ankatsakatsa Sud) is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Morombe, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. It has a population of 18,235.
The municipality was renamed in 2015. The former name was Nosy Ambositra and the main town is Ankatsakatsa Sud. It is situated at the Mangoky River.[1]
Tanandava Station is served by a local airport. Only primary schooling is available. The majority (90%) of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 5% receive their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is lima beans, while other important products include cassava, sweet potatoes and rice. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 4% of the population.[2]
References
- ^ openedition.org
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-29.