Tsarahasina
Tsarahasina | |
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  Tsarahasina Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 15°46′S 47°35′E / 15.767°S 47.583°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Sofia |
| District | Boriziny |
| Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 14,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 419 |
Tsarahasina is a municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Boriziny-Vaovao, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 14,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Geography
[edit]Tsarahasina is situated on at National Road 6, shortly before Port-Bergé. It is situated along the Bemarivo River.
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 39% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and cotton, while other important agricultural products are tobacco and cowpea. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-02.
Capital: Antsohihy | ||
| Analalava (11) (407) |  | |
| Antsohihy (12) (407) | ||
| Bealanana (13) (407) | ||
| Befandriana-Nord (12) (409) | ||
| Boriziny (15) (Port-Bergé) (419) | ||
| Mampikony (6) (414) | ||
| Mandritsara (22) (415) | ||
7 districts; 91 communes | ||
15°46′S 47°35′E / 15.767°S 47.583°E
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