Andapa

Andapa is a town and commune (Malagasy: firaisana) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Andapa, which is a part of Sava Region. According to 2018 commune census the population of Andapa was 34,616.

Andapa
entrance of Andapa
Andapa
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 14°39′S 49°39′E
Country Madagascar
RegionSava
DistrictAndapa
Area
  Total43.0 km2 (16.6 sq mi)
Elevation
530 m (1,740 ft)
Population
 (2018 census)
  Total34,616
  Density810/km2 (2,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
205
Websitehttp://andapa.marojejy.com

Andapa is served by a local airport. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining. The majority 88% of the population are farmers, while an additional 0.5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, tomatoes and vanilla. Industry and services provide employment for 1.5% and 10% of the population, respectively.

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