Ranotsara Nord
| Ranotsara Nord | |
|---|---|
  Ranotsara Nord Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 22°47′S 46°35′E / 22.783°S 46.583°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Ihorombe |
| District | Iakora |
| Elevation[1] | 635 m (2,083 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 14,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Ranotsara Nord is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Iakora, which is a part of Ihorombe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 14,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Ranotsara Nord has a riverine harbour. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 4% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts and beans. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
Coordinates: 22°47′S 46°35′E / 22.783°S 46.583°E
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