| Valabetokana | |
|---|---|
  ValabetokanaLocation in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°20′S 46°46′E / 19.333°S 46.767°E / -19.333; 46.767 | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vakinankaratra |
| District | Faratsiho |
| Elevation | 1,443 m (4,734 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 7,000 |
| • Ethnicities | Merina |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Valabetokana (also Ambatoasana Valabetokana) is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Faratsiho, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 1% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and potatoes. 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 2008-04-23.
| Communes in the Vakinankaratra Region of the Republic of Madagascar | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capital: Antsirabe | ||
| Ambatolampy (19) |  | |
| Antanifotsy (14) | ||
| Antsirabe I (1) | ||
| Antsirabe II (20) | ||
| Betafo (18) | ||
| Faratsiho (9) | ||
| Mandoto (9) | ||
| 7 districts; 89 communes | ||
19°20′S 46°46′E / 19.333°S 46.767°E / -19.333; 46.767
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