Tsaratanana, Ifanadiana
| Tsaratanana | |
|---|---|
  Tsaratanana Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°11′S 47°38′E / 21.183°S 47.633°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
| District | Ifanadiana |
| Elevation[1] | 463 m (1,519 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 21,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Tsaratanana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ifanadiana, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 21,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 93% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and beans, while other important agricultural products are coffee and cassava. Services provide employment for 7% 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 2008-05-03.
Coordinates: 21°11′S 47°38′E / 21.183°S 47.633°E
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