Taindambo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fianarantsoa II, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Taindambo | |
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  Taindambo Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°28′S 47°9′E / 21.467°S 47.150°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Haute Matsiatra |
| District | Fianarantsoa II |
| Elevation | 1,250 m (4,100 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 97.5% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, cassava and sweet potatoes. Industry and services provide employment for 0.1% and 1.4% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 1% 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 2008-05-01.
21°28′S 47°9′E / 21.467°S 47.150°E
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