Ranotsara Nord (or: Ranotsara Avaratra) is a rural municipality in Madagascar.[3] It belongs to the district of Iakora, which is a part of Ihorombe Region. The population of the commune was 3,533 in 2018.

Ranotsara Nord
Ranotsara Avaratra
Ranotsara Nord is located in Madagascar
Ranotsara Nord
Ranotsara Nord
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°47′S 46°35′E / 22.783°S 46.583°E / -22.783; 46.583
Country Madagascar
RegionIhorombe
DistrictIakora
Elevation635 m (2,083 ft)
Population
 (2018)[2]
 • Total3,533
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
311

Ranotsara Nord has a riverine harbour. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population of the municipality are farmers, while an additional 4% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts and beans. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[4]

It is situated at the Ionaivo river and the unpaved National road 16.

Mining

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The region is rich in deposits of sapphires, ruby and chrysoberyl.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ TROISIEME RECENSEMENT GENERAL DE LA POPULATION ET DE L’HABITATION
  3. ^ "Ranotsara Nord Map on Latitude".
  4. ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
  5. ^ SA MINES TANY HAFA

22°47′S 46°35′E / 22.783°S 46.583°E / -22.783; 46.583