Manjakatompo

Manjakatompo
Manjakatompo

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 19°20′S 47°26′E / 19.333°S 47.433°E
Country  Madagascar
Region Vakinankaratra
District Ambatolampy
Elevation[1] 1,552 m (5,092 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 6,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Manjakatompo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatolampy, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2][2]

The town is situated near the Ankaratra massif and the third highest peak of Madagascar, the Mount Tsiafajavona (2643 meters).

There is a forest station near the town covering 8320 ha.[3]

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 2008-04-22.
  3. www.madagascar-guide.com

Coordinates: 19°20′S 47°26′E / 19.333°S 47.433°E