Tsinjomitondraka

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Tsinjomitondraka
Tsinjomitondraka (Madagascar)
Tsinjomitondraka
Tsinjomitondraka
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 15°40′S 47°8′E / -15.667, 47.133
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Mahajanga
Region Sofia
District Boriziny
Elevation [1] 29 m (95 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 11,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Tsinjomitondraka is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Boriziny, which is a part of Sofia Region in Mahajanga Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Tsinjomitondraka has a riverine harbour. Only primary schooling is available. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is oranges, while other important products are coconuts, cassava and rice. Additionally fishing employs 30% 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 2008-03-02.

Coordinates: 15°40′S 47°8′E / -15.667, 47.133