Andasibe, Moramanga
| Andasibe | |
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Andasibe station
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 Andasibe
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| Coordinates: 18°56′S 48°25′E / 18.933°S 48.417°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar
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| Region | Alaotra-Mangoro |
| District | Moramanga |
| Elevation | 964 m (3,163 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 12,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Andasibe is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Moramanga, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,000 in 2001 commune census.
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and sweet potatoes. Industry and services provide both employment for 20% of the population.
Coordinates: 18°56′S 48°25′E / 18.933°S 48.417°E
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