Tsiafajavona Ankaratra

Tsiafajavona Ankaratra
Tsiafajavona Ankaratra

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 19°23′S 47°21′E / 19.383°S 47.350°E
Country  Madagascar
Region Vakinankaratra
District Ambatolampy
Elevation[1] 1,603 m (5,259 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 15,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Tsiafajavona Ankaratra 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 15,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 97% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 1% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and potatoes, while other important agricultural products are beans and maize. Industry and services provide both employment for 1% of the population.[2]

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.

Coordinates: 19°23′S 47°21′E / 19.383°S 47.350°E