Tsararova or Tsaravova is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Tsaratanana, which is a part of Betsiboka Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Tsararova | |
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  Tsararova Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 16°42′S 47°40′E / 16.700°S 47.667°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Betsiboka |
| District | Tsaratanana |
| Elevation | 431 m (1,414 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 7,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 39% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 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 2008-03-05.
16°42′S 47°40′E / 16.700°S 47.667°E
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