Tsaratanana, Mandritsara
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| Tsaratanana | |
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 Tsaratanana
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| Coordinates: 15°57′S 48°51′E / 15.95°S 48.85°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Sofia |
| District | Mandritsara |
| Elevation[1] | 335 m (1,099 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 6,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Tsaratanana is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mandritsara, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 49% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are sugarcane and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]
[edit] References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. http://www.ilo.cornell.edu/ilo/data.html. Retrieved 2008-02-28.
Coordinates: 15°57′S 48°51′E / 15.95°S 48.85°E
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