Tolongoina is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ikongo, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 17,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Tolongoina | |
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  Tolongoina Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°33′S 47°31′E / 21.550°S 47.517°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
| District | Ikongo |
| Elevation | 436 m (1,430 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 17,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 85% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are bananas and ginger, while other important agricultural products are coffee and rice. Services provide employment for 15% of the population.[2]
Geography
editIt lies at the Fianarantsoa-Côte Est railway that links the town with Fianarantsoa and Manakara.
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.
21°33′S 47°31′E / 21.550°S 47.517°E
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