Tsiately is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vangaindrano, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Tsiately | |
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Coordinates: 23°19′S 47°37′E / 23.317°S 47.617°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Atsimo-Atsinanana |
District | Vangaindrano |
Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 13,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 98.5% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and coffee, while other important agricultural products are lychee and cassava. Services provide employment for 1.5% of the population.[2]
References and notes edit
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-05.
23°19′S 47°37′E / 23.317°S 47.617°E