Tsiroanomandidy [tsiˌrunʷmanˈdidʲ] is a city (commune urbaine) in central-western Madagascar, approximately 210 kilometres west of the capital Antananarivo.
Tsiroanomandidy | |
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 Main street of Tsiroanomandidy | |
  Tsiroanomandidy Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 18°46′11.28″S 46°3′0″E / 18.7698000°S 46.05000°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Bongolava |
| District | Tsiroanomandidy |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mananjara Jaona Razafindredohy |
| Area | |
• Total | 35.8 km2 (13.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 860 m (2,820 ft) |
| Population (2018 census) | |
• Total | 44,461 |
| • Density | 1,200/km2 (3,200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 119 |
| Climate | Aw |
Tsiroanomandidy is the capital of Bongolava Region and of Tsiroanomandidy District. Its name means One person only reigns, and comes from the memories of the victory of king Radama I over his rival Ramitraho, King of the Sakalava in 1822.[2]
Rivers
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Tsiroanomandidy lies on the Manambolo River.
District of Tsiroanomandidy
editThere are 18 communes in the district with a total of 215 villages (fokontany).[3]
- Ambalanirana - 16 villages - 450 km2 with a population of 27,805
- Ambararatabe 7 villages - 120 km2 with a population of 11,699
- Ambatolampy 10 villages - 152 km2 with a population of 12,584
- Ankadinondry Sakay 22 villages - 376 km2 with a population of 45,522
- Ankerana Avaratra 7 villages - 800 km2 with a population of 11,833
- Anosy 7 villages -209 km2 with a population of 12,582
- Belobaka 18 villages - 137 km2 with a population of 24,346
- Bemahatazana 12 villages - 1,100 km2 with a population of 36,498
- Bevato 12 villages - 357 km2 with a population of 20,360
- Fierenana 11 villages - 3,336 km2 with a population of 21 625
- Fihaonana 20 villages - 1,777 km2 with a population of 63,007
- Mahasolo 16 villages - 934 km2 with a population of 45,485
- Maroharana 7 villages - 450 km2 with a population of 12,343
- Miandanarivo 11 villages - 400 km2 with a population of 17,438
- Soanierana 6 villages - 248 km2 with a population of 9,285
- Tsinjoarivo 10 villages - 450 km2 with a population of 31,213
- Tsiroanomandidy 16 villages - 52 km2 with a population of 42,989
Transports
editThe national road RN 1 and Route nationale 1b connects the city with Antananarivo (218 km).
There is an airport.
Religion
edit- FJKM - Fiangonan'i Jesoa Kristy eto Madagasikara (Church of Jesus Christ in Madagascar)
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Tsiroanomandidy (Cathedral of Our Lady of Good Remedy).
- FIANGONANA BATISTA BIBLIKA (Baptiste church)
- EEM - Eklesia Episkopaly Malagasy (Anglican Church of Madagascar)
Ethnic groups
editMerina (55%), Betsileo, Antandroy, Antaisaka live in Tsiroanaomandidy.[4]
Economy
editTsiroanomandidy has the largest Zebu market in Madagascar. More than 1/3 of the tax revenue of the town come from its trade.
References
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