Vatolatsaka

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Vatolatsaka
Vatolatsaka (Madagascar)
Vatolatsaka
Vatolatsaka
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 23°18′S 44°18′E / -23.3, 44.3
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Toliara
Region Atsimo-Andrefana
District Betioky Sud
Elevation [1] 308 m (1,010 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 14,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Vatolatsaka is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in southwest Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betioky Sud, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region in Toliara Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 14,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 55% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 40% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is maize, while other important products are peanuts, cassava and sweet potatos. Services provide employment for 5% 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 2008-03-12.
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 Communes in Atsimo-Andrefana Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Ampanihy
Ankazoabo
Benenitra
Beroroha
Betioky Sud
Morombe
Sakaraha
Toliara I
Toliara II

Coordinates: 23°18′S 44°18′E / -23.3, 44.3

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