Tsarasaotra

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Tsarasaotra
Tsarasaotra (Madagascar)
Tsarasaotra
Tsarasaotra
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°26′S 47°14′E / -20.433, 47.233
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Amoron'i Mania
District Ambositra
Elevation [1] 1,310 m (4,298 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 21,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Tsarasaotra is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambositra, which is a part of Amoron'i Mania Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 21,000 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, while an additional 3% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and potatos, while other important agricultural products are beans and cassava. Industry and services provide both 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 2008-05-13.

Coordinates: 20°26′S 47°14′E / -20.433, 47.233