Tsaraotana | |
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Coordinates: 19°46′S 44°50′E / 19.767°S 44.833°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Menabe |
District | Belo sur Tsiribihina |
Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 5,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Postal code | 608 |
Tsaraotana is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Belo sur Tsiribihina, which is a part of Menabe. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 5,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 75% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 15% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans and chickpeas. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[2]
Rivers
[edit]Tsaraotana lies at the Tsiribihina River.
Protected areas
[edit]The Menabe Antimena protected area.
References
[edit]- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-10.
19°46′S 44°50′E / 19.767°S 44.833°E