Anosimena
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Anosimena is a municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Miandrivazo, which is a part of Menabe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 30% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is beans, while other important products are maize and rice. Services provide employment for 10% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 10% of the population.[2]
History
This town was captured by the French troops from Sakalava defenders on 12 August 1897 during the Franco-Hova Wars.[3]
References
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-09.
- ^ AE Blog
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- Ambatolahy
- Ampanihy
- Andranomainty
- Ankavandra
- Ankondromena
- Ankotrofotsy
- Anosimena
- Bemahatazana
- Betsipolitra
- Dabolava
- Isalo
- Itondy
- Manambina
- Manandaza
- Miandrivazo
- Soaloka
- Analaiva
- Befasy
- Belo sur Mer
- Bemanonga
- Marofandilia
- Morondava
19°40′S 45°24′E / 19.667°S 45.400°E / -19.667; 45.400
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