Tsararano, Maevatanana
Appearance
Tsararano | |
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Coordinates: 17°20′S 46°21′E / 17.333°S 46.350°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Betsiboka |
District | Maevatanana |
Elevation | 133 m (436 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 10,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Tsararano is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Maevatanana, which is a part of Betsiboka Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in the 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and tobacco, while other important agricultural products are peas and cotton. Additionally, fishing employs 2% of the population.[2]
References and notes
[edit]- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-05.
17°20′S 46°21′E / 17.333°S 46.350°E