Tsaravary is a rural municipality in Madagascar.[3] It belongs to the district of Mananjary, which is a part of Vatovavy. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 27,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Tsaravary | |
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Coordinates: 21°15′S 48°18′E / 21.250°S 48.300°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Vatovavy |
District | Mananjary |
Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 27,000 |
• Ethnicities | Antambahoaka |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Postal code | 317 |
Geography
editTsaravary is situated at the Mananjary River, the National Road 25 and at 8km distance from Mananjary.[4]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 54% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are lychee, cassava and potatoes. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 45% of the population.[2]
References
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
- ^ "Tsaravary Map on Maplandia".
- ^ Impacts sociaux de la mondialisation en milieu rural - Cas de la commune rurale de TSARAVARY
21°15′S 48°18′E / 21.250°S 48.300°E