Tatamalaza

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Tatamalaza
Tatamalaza (Madagascar)
Tatamalaza
Tatamalaza
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°12′S 47°28′E / -20.2, 47.467
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Amoron'i Mania
District Fandriana
Elevation [1] 1,504 m (4,934 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 3,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Tatamalaza is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fandriana, which is a part of Amoron'i Mania Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 3,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, cassava, sweet potatos and potatos. Services provide employment for 2% 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 2008-05-13.
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 Communes in Amoron'i Mania Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Ambatofinandrahana
Ambositra
Fandriana
Manandriana
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Coordinates: 20°12′S 47°28′E / -20.2, 47.467