Tanamarina
Tanamarina | |
|---|---|
  Tanamarina | |
| Coordinates: 21°35′S 45°56′E / 21.583°S 45.933°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Haute Matsiatra |
| District | Ikalamavony |
| Elevation | 750 m (2,460 ft) |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
| • Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 314 |
Tanamarina or Tanamarina Bekisopa is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ikalamavony, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[1]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 50% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and cassava, while other important agricultural products are beans and taro.[1]
Mining
The iron ore mine in Bekisopa.
References
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
Capital: Fianarantsoa | ||
| Ambalavao (17) - 303 |  | |
| Ambohimahasoa (17) - 305 | ||
| Fianarantsoa (1) - 301 | ||
| Ikalamavony (8) - 314 | ||
| Isandra (13) - 314 | ||
| Lalangina (13) - 303 | ||
| Vohibato (15) - 305 | ||
Total: 7 districts; 84 communes | ||
21°34′23″S 45°56′24″E / 21.57306°S 45.94000°E
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