Sendrisoa

Sendrisoa
Sendrisoa

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 22°0′S 46°57′E / 22.000°S 46.950°E
Country  Madagascar
Region Haute Matsiatra
District Ambalavao
Elevation[1] 1,217 m (3,993 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 12,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Sendrisoa is a rural commune in the Central Highlands of Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambalavao, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]

Protected Area

Sendrisoa is the northern entry point to the Andringitra National Park.

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 2008-05-01.

Coordinates: 22°0′S 46°57′E / 22.000°S 46.950°E