Mandritsara
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| Mandritsara | |
  Mandritsara
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| Country |  Madagascar |
| Province | Mahajanga |
| Region | Sofia |
| District | Mandritsara |
| Elevation [1] | 322 m (1,056 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| - Total | 17,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Mandritsara is a city and commune (commune urbain, Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mandritsara, which is a part of Sofia Region in Mahajanga Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 17,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Mandritsara is served by a local airport. In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town has a permanent court and hospital Hopitaly Vaovao Mahafaly – a mission hospital whose name means "Hospital of the news that makes you happy".[2]
Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 40% and 35% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts and cassava. Services provide employment for 25% of the population.[2]
[edit] References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c d ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-02-28.
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