Onjatsy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vohipeno, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Onjatsy
Onjatsy is located in Madagascar
Onjatsy
Onjatsy
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°24′S 47°54′E / 22.400°S 47.900°E / -22.400; 47.900
Country Madagascar
RegionVatovavy-Fitovinany
DistrictVohipeno
Elevation6 m (20 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total
8,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee, sugarcane and cassava. Services provide employment for 1.5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 0.5% of the population.[2]

References and notes

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  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.

22°24′S 47°54′E / 22.400°S 47.900°E / -22.400; 47.900