Ranomafana | |
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Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 21°15′S 47°27′E / 21.250°S 47.450°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
District | Ifanadiana |
Elevation | 876 m (2,874 ft) |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 10,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Ranomafana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ifanadiana, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in the 2001 commune census.
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in the town. 60% of the population of the commune are farmers; the most important crops are bananas and rice, while other important agricultural products are pineapple and cassava. Services provide employment for 40% of the population. There is an outdoor swimming pool and bath filled by hot water springs. A number of hotels are found throughout the village, accommodating tourist that come to visit the nearby Ranomafana National Park.
Coordinates: 21°15′S 47°27′E / 21.250°S 47.450°E