| Tsaratanana | |
|---|---|
  TsaratananaLocation in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 15°57′S 48°51′E / 15.950°S 48.850°E / -15.950; 48.850 | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Sofia |
| District | Mandritsara |
| Elevation | 335 m (1,099 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 6,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Tsaratanana is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mandritsara, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in the 2001 commune census.
Only primary schooling is available. 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 49% receive their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are sugarcane and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-28.
| Communes in the Sofia Region of the Republic of Madagascar | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capital: Antsohihy | ||
| Analalava (11) (407) |  | |
| Antsohihy (12) (407) | ||
| Bealanana (13) (407) | ||
| Befandriana-Nord (12) (409) | ||
| Boriziny (15) (Port-Bergé) (419) | ||
| Mampikony (6) (414) | ||
| Mandritsara (22) (415) | ||
| 7 districts; 91 communes | ||
15°57′S 48°51′E / 15.950°S 48.850°E / -15.950; 48.850
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