Tsaratanana
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| Tsaratanana | |
  Tsaratanana
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| Country |  Madagascar |
| Province | Mahajanga |
| Region | Betsiboka |
| District | Tsaratanana |
| Elevation [1] | 350 m (1,148 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| - Total | 18,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Tsaratanana is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Tsaratanana, which is a part of Betsiboka Region in Mahajanga Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 18,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Tsaratanana is served by a local airport. In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens.[2]
The majority 65% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 33% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas and cassava. Services provide employment for 2% 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 2008-03-05.
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