Tritriva
Not to be confused with Lake Tritriva.
| Tritriva | |
|---|---|
  Tritriva Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°55′S 46°56′E / 19.917°S 46.933°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Province | Antananarivo |
| Region | Vakinankaratra |
| District | Betafo |
| Elevation[1] | 1,692 m (5,551 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 17,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Tritriva is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betafo, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region in Antananarivo Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 17,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is potatoes, while other important products are maize, barley, rice and soya.[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°55′S 46°56′E / 19.917°S 46.933°E