Vinanitelo, Fianarantsoa II

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Vinanitelo
Vinanitelo (Madagascar)
Vinanitelo
Vinanitelo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°43′S 47°16′E / -21.717, 47.267
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Haute Matsiatra
District Fianarantsoa II
Elevation [1] 1,090 m (3,576 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 10,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Vinanitelo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fianarantsoa II, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 99.8% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, maize, cassava and sweet potatos. Services provide 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 2008-05-01.

Coordinates: 21°43′S 47°16′E / -21.717, 47.267