Ranotsara Nord

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Ranotsara Nord
Ranotsara Nord (Madagascar)
Ranotsara Nord
Ranotsara Nord
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°47′S 46°35′E / -22.783, 46.583
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Ihorombe
District Iakora
Elevation [1] 635 m (2,083 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 14,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ranotsara Nord is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Iakora, which is a part of Ihorombe Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 14,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Ranotsara Nord has a riverine harbour. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 4% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts and beans. Services provide employment for 1% 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 2008-05-01.
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Coordinates: 22°47′S 46°35′E / -22.783, 46.583