Andriba

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Andriba is a town and municipality in Madagascar. It is in Maevatanana District, Betsiboka Region, and sits about 633 meters above sea level. The population was about 32,000 in 2001. It lies at 17.58°S, 46.93°E and uses the East Africa Time zone (UTC+3). The postal code is 412.

Education in Andriba includes primary and junior secondary schooling. About 70% of residents are farmers and 25% raise livestock. The main crops are rice and raffia palm, with cassava and bambara groundnut also important. Services account for about 5% of jobs.

Historically, on 20 August 1895, French invasion forces approached Andriba and captured the town the following day after brief fighting with Hova defenders.