Vasiana

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Vasiana
Vasiana (Madagascar)
Vasiana
Vasiana
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°38′S 46°14′E / -19.633, 46.233
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Antananarivo
Region Vakinankaratra
District Betafo
Elevation [1] 887 m (2,910 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 12,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Vasiana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betafo, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region in Antananarivo Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 64% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 35.8% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Industry provides employment for 0.2% 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 2008-04-22.

Coordinates: 19°38′S 46°14′E / -19.633, 46.233