Ranomafana is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Taolanaro, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in 2001 commune census.[3]
Ranomafana | |
|---|---|
  Ranomafana Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 24°34′S 46°58′E / 24.567°S 46.967°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Anosy |
| District | Taolanaro |
| Area | |
| • Total | 383 km2 (148 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 61 m (200 ft) |
| Population (2001)[3] | |
| • Total | 11,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 614 |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 75% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 20% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are coffee and rice, while other important agricultural products are lychee and cassava. Services provide employment for 3% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 2% of the population.[3]
Roads
This municipality is crossed by the Provincial road RIP118[4] from Soanierana to Bevoay.