Tsarasaotra
| Tsarasaotra | |
|---|---|
  Tsarasaotra Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 20°26′S 47°14′E / 20.433°S 47.233°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Amoron'i Mania |
| District | Ambositra |
| Elevation[1] | 1,310 m (4,300 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 21,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Tsarasaotra is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambositra, which is a part of Amoron'i Mania Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 21,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 3% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and potatoes, while other important agricultural products are beans and cassava. Industry and services provide both employment for 1% 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 2008-05-13.
Coordinates: 20°26′S 47°14′E / 20.433°S 47.233°E