Tsiafajavona Ankaratra is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatolampy, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in 2001 commune census.[2] It is situated at 12 km from Ambatolampy and 79 km from the capital Antananarivo.[3]
Tsiafajavona Ankaratra | |
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  Tsiafajavona Ankaratra Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°23′S 47°21′E / 19.383°S 47.350°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vakinankaratra |
| District | Ambatolampy |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jean Eric Ratsiandavana |
| Elevation | 1,603 m (5,259 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 15,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 104 |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 97% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 1% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and potatoes, while other important agricultural products are beans and maize. Industry and services provide both employment for 1% of the population.[2]
Mountains
editThe third highest peak in Madagascar, the Mount Tsiafajavona is situated in this municipality.
Roads
editThe unpaved Regional Road — Rip73 leads to Ambatolampy over 12 km. It is in a good state of conservation.
References
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-22.
- ^ La Commune de Tsiafajavona
19°23′S 47°21′E / 19.383°S 47.350°E
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