Taindambo

Taindambo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fianarantsoa II, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Taindambo
Taindambo is located in Madagascar
Taindambo
Taindambo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°28′S 47°9′E
Country Madagascar
RegionHaute Matsiatra
DistrictFianarantsoa II
Elevation1,250 m (4,100 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total10,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 97.5% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, cassava and sweet potatoes. Industry and services provide employment for 0.1% and 1.4% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.

21°28′S 47°9′E


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