Sendrisoa
Appearance
Sendrisoa | |
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Coordinates: 22°0′S 46°57′E / 22.000°S 46.950°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Haute Matsiatra |
District | Ambalavao |
Elevation | 1,217 m (3,993 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 12,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Postal code | 303 |
Sendrisoa is a rural municipality in the Central Highlands of Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambalavao, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]
Protected Area
[edit]Sendrisoa is the northern entry point to the Andringitra National Park.
Roads
[edit]Sendrisoa is situated at 28 km South of Ambalavao by the Provincial road 203.
References and notes
[edit]- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
22°0′S 46°57′E / 22.000°S 46.950°E