Tanakambana
| Tanakambana | |
|---|---|
  Tanakambana Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 22°3′S 47°29′E / 22.050°S 47.483°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
| District | Ikongo |
| Elevation[1] | 150 m (490 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 9,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Tanakambana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ikongo, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and rice, while other important agricultural products are bananas, sugarcane and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[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 2008-05-03.
Coordinates: 22°3′S 47°29′E / 22.050°S 47.483°E