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]
Tsaraotana | |
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  Tsaraotana Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°46′S 44°50′E / 19.767°S 44.833°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Menabe |
| District | Belo sur Tsiribihina |
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 5,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 608 |
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
editTsaraotana lies at the Tsiribihina River.
Protected areas
editThe 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
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