title: Anosimena
text: # Anosimena
  
  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.
  
  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.
  
  ## History
  
  This town was captured by the French troops from Sakalava defenders on 12 August 1897 during the Franco-Hova Wars.
  
  