Andasibe, Moramanga


Andasibe is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Moramanga, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. In 2006, the commune's population was estimated at 13,493.

Geography

The town lies along the RN 2 around 140 km from the capital Antananarivo, 26 km from Moramanga and 200 km from Toamasina.
It has a disused railway station along the AntananarivoEast Coast line.

Economy

The national parks within the commune bring many tourists to the area and offer job opportunities for local residents.
It is also a site of industrial-scale mining. Sixty-percent of the commune's population is farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important crops include corn, bananas and manioc. Industry and services combined provide employment for 20% of the population.
Primary and junior-level secondary education is available in town.

Religion

Rivers

The town is crossed by the Sahatandra and Vohitra rivers.