Merikanjaka

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Merikanjaka
Merikanjaka (Madagascar)
Merikanjaka
Merikanjaka
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°8′S 47°51′E / -19.133, 47.85
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Antananarivo
Region Analamanga
District Manjakandriana
Elevation [1] 1,470 m (4,823 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 8,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Merikanjaka is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manjakandriana, which is a part of Analamanga Region in Antananarivo Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava, sweet potatos and potatos. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[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 2008-06-03.
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Coordinates: 19°8′S 47°51′E / -19.133, 47.85