Mandrosohasina
Appearance
Mandrosohasina | |
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Coordinates: 19°35′S 47°10′E / 19.583°S 47.167°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Vakinankaratra |
District | Antsirabe II |
Elevation | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 20,000 |
• Ethnicities | Merina |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Mandrosohasina is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsirabe II, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 20,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 1% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and potatoes; also vegetables are an important agricultural product.[2]
References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-22.
19°35′S 47°10′E / 19.583°S 47.167°E