Tsaraotana

Tsaraotana is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Belo sur Tsiribihina, which is a part of Menabe. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 5,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Tsaraotana
Tsaraotana is located in Madagascar
Tsaraotana
Tsaraotana
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°46′S 44°50′E
Country Madagascar
RegionMenabe
DistrictBelo sur Tsiribihina
Elevation
[1]
34 m (112 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total5,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
608

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 75% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 15% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans and chickpeas. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[2]

Rivers

Tsaraotana lies at the Tsiribihina River.

Protected areas

The Menabe Antimena protected area.

References
  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-10.

19°46′S 44°50′E


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