Tsiatosika

Tsiatosika is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mananjary, which is a part of Vatovavy. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 24,000 in 2001 commune census.[3]

Tsiatosika
Tsiatosika is located in Madagascar
Tsiatosika
Tsiatosika
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°12′S 48°14′E
Country Madagascar
RegionVatovavy
DistrictMananjary
Area
  Total195 km2 (75 sq mi)
Elevation20 m (70 ft)
Population
 (2001)[3]
  Total24,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
317

Geography

This municipality is situated at 17 km west of Mananjary at the intersection of the National Road 24 that leads from Vohilava, Mananjary to Mananjary and National Road 11 (Mananjary-Nosy Varika).

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 95.8% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and bananas; also rice is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 4.2% of the population.[3]

References

21°12′S 48°14′E


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