Anosivelo
Nosivelo | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 22°44′S 47°46′E / 22.733°S 47.767°E | |
| Country | |
| Region | Atsimo-Atsinanana |
| District | Farafangana |
| Area | |
• Total | 150 km2 (58 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 17,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 309 |
Anosivelo is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Farafangana, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 17,000 in 2001 commune census.
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and coffee, while other important agricultural products are lychee and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.
The town is situated at 12 km North from Farafangana along the National road 12.
It is situated at the Manampatrana River.
It covers 9 fokontany (villages)
22°44′S 47°46′E / 22.733°S 47.767°E