Mandritsara, Betafo

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Mandritsara
Mandritsara (Madagascar)
Mandritsara
Mandritsara
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°33′S 47°3′E / -19.55, 47.05
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Antananarivo
Region Vakinankaratra
District Betafo
Elevation [1] 2,038 m (6,686 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 13,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Mandritsara is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betafo, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region in Antananarivo Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 20% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and potatos, while other important agricultural products are beans, maize and soya.[2]

[edit] References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-04-22.

Coordinates: 19°33′S 47°3′E / -19.55, 47.05