Vasiana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mandoto (district), which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was 19,992 inhabitants in 2018.
Vasiana | |
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Coordinates: 19°38′S 46°14′E / 19.633°S 46.233°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Vakinankaratra |
District | Mandoto (district) |
Elevation | 887 m (2,910 ft) |
Population (2018) | |
• Total | 19,992 |
• Ethnicities | Merina |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 64% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 35.8% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Industry provides employment for 0.2% of the population.[2]
References and notes
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-22.
19°38′S 46°14′E / 19.633°S 46.233°E