Vinanivao
Vinanivao | |
|---|---|
  Vinanivao Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 15°53′S 50°16′E / 15.883°S 50.267°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Sava |
| District | Antalaha |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
• Total | 14,906 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Vinanivao is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antalaha, which is a part of Sava Region. According to 2001 commune census the population of Vinanivao was 14,906.[1]
Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 75% of the population are farmers, while an additional 20% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is cloves, while other important products are rice and vanilla. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[1]
References and notes
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-15.
15°53′S 50°16′E / 15.883°S 50.267°E