Tanakambana

Tanakambana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ikongo, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Tanakambana
Tanakambana is located in Madagascar
Tanakambana
Tanakambana
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°3′S 47°29′E
Country Madagascar
RegionVatovavy-Fitovinany
DistrictIkongo
Elevation
[1]
150 m (490 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total9,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and rice, while other important agricultural products are bananas, sugarcane and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% 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 2008-05-03.

22°3′S 47°29′E


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