Tsikolaky is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Bekily, which is a part of Androy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 3,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Tsikolaky | |
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  Tsikolaky Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 24°20′S 45°13′E / 24.333°S 45.217°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Androy |
| District | Bekily |
| Elevation | 376 m (1,234 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 3,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 19.5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are cassava and peanuts, while other important agricultural products are rice and cowpeas. Services provide employment for 0.5% 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 2008-05-02.
24°20′S 45°13′E / 24.333°S 45.217°E
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