Tsiatosika is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mananjary, which is a part of Vatovavy. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 24,000 in 2001 commune census.[3]

Tsiatosika
Tsiatosika is located in Madagascar
Tsiatosika
Tsiatosika
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°12′S 48°14′E / 21.200°S 48.233°E / -21.200; 48.233
Country Madagascar
RegionVatovavy
DistrictMananjary
Area
 • Total195 km2 (75 sq mi)
Elevation20 m (70 ft)
Population
 (2001)[3]
 • Total24,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
317

Geography

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This municipality is situated at 17 km west of Mananjary on the Mananjary River and at the intersection of the National Road 24 that leads from Vohilava, Mananjary to Mananjary and National Road 11 (Mananjary-Nosy Varika).

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 95.8% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and bananas; also rice is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 4.2% of the population.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Anae dans la zone de Tsiatosika
  2. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  3. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.

21°12′S 48°14′E / 21.200°S 48.233°E / -21.200; 48.233