Tsimafana

Tsimafana is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Belo sur Tsiribihina, which is a part of Menabe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Tsimafana
The Tsiribihina River
The Tsiribihina River
Tsimafana is located in Madagascar
Tsimafana
Tsimafana
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°43′S 44°35′E
Country Madagascar
RegionMenabe
DistrictBelo sur Tsiribihina
Elevation
[1]
9 m (30 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total9,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
608

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 30% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is chickpea, while other important products are sweet potatoes and rice. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[2]


River

Tsimafana lies south on the Tsiribihina River.[3]

Lakes

The Kiboy Lake and the Kimanaomby Lake.

Protected areas

A part of Menabe Antimena protected area is situated in the municipality of Tsimafana.

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

19°43′S 44°35′E


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