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 | |
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  Onjatsy Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 22°24′S 47°54′E / 22.400°S 47.900°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
| District | Vohipeno |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 8,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (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
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ 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
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