Tsinjoarivo, Ambatolampy

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Tsinjoarivo
Tsinjoarivo (Madagascar)
Tsinjoarivo
Tsinjoarivo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°38′S 47°41′E / -19.633, 47.683
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Antananarivo
Region Vakinankaratra
District Ambatolampy
Elevation [1] 1,561 m (5,121 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 20,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Tsinjoarivo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatolampy, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region in Antananarivo Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 20,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, maize, cassava and potatos. 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 2008-04-22.

Coordinates: 19°38′S 47°41′E / -19.633, 47.683