Tsarasaotra

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Tsarasaotra
Tsarasaotra
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°26′S 47°14′E / 20.433°S 47.233°E / -20.433; 47.233
Country  Madagascar
Region Amoron'i Mania
District Ambositra
Elevation[1] 1,310 m (4,300 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 • Total 21,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Tsarasaotra is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambositra, which is a part of Amoron'i Mania Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 21,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 3% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and potatoes, while other important agricultural products are beans and cassava. Industry and services provide both employment for 1% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-13. 
Ambatofinandrahana
Ambositra
Fandriana
Manandriana

Coordinates: 20°26′S 47°14′E / 20.433°S 47.233°E / -20.433; 47.233


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