Tsarazaza

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Tsarazaza
Tsarazaza
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°8′S 47°14′E / 20.133°S 47.233°E / -20.133; 47.233
Country  Madagascar
Region Amoron'i Mania
District Fandriana
Elevation[1] 1,648 m (5,407 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 26,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Tsarazaza is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fandriana, which is a part of Amoron'i Mania Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 26,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 45% and 45% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, cassava and potatoes. Industry and services provide employment for 6% and 4% of the population, respectively.[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. 

Coordinates: 20°8′S 47°14′E / 20.133°S 47.233°E / -20.133; 47.233


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