Tranomaro | |
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 a Grandidierite from Tranomaro | |
  Tranomaro Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 24°36′S 46°28′E / 24.600°S 46.467°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Anosy |
| District | Amboasary Sud |
| Elevation | 308 m (1,010 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 11,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 603 |
Tranomaro is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Amboasary Sud, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in 2001.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 15% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are cassava and rice; also maize is an important agricultural product. Industry and services provide employment for 2% and 3% of the population, respectively.[2]
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.