Vinaninkarena
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| Vinaninkarena | |
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  Vinaninkarena | |
| Coordinates: 19°57′S 47°3′E / 19.950°S 47.050°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Vakinankaratra |
| District | Antsirabe II |
| Elevation[1] | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 11,000 |
| • Ethnicities | Merina |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Vinaninkarena is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsirabe II, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and wheat, while other important agricultural products are vegetables, cassava, barley and potatoes.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-22.
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Coordinates: 19°57′S 47°3′E / 19.950°S 47.050°E
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