Andratamarina
RegionSava
DistrictSambava
Population as of2001
Population total8000
Time zoneEAT (UTC3)
Coordinates14°21′S 49°55′E
Elevation83 m

Andratamarina is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Sambava, which is a part of Sava Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[1]

Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 95% of the population in the commune are farmers. The most important crop is vanilla, while other important products are coffee and rice. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[1]

References and notes

  1. ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-23.