Sendrisoa

Place in Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar
22°0′S 46°57′E / 22.000°S 46.950°E / -22.000; 46.950Country MadagascarRegionHaute MatsiatraDistrictAmbalavaoElevation
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1,217 m (3,993 ft)Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total12,000Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)Postal code
303

Sendrisoa is a rural municipality in the Central Highlands of Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambalavao, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]

Protected Area

Sendrisoa is the northern entry point to the Andringitra National Park.

Roads

Sendrisoa is situated at 28 km South of Ambalavao by the Provincial road 203.

References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
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Capital: Fianarantsoa
Ambalavao (17) - 303
Ambohimahasoa (17) - 305Fianarantsoa (1) - 301Ikalamavony (8) - 314Isandra (13) - 314Lalangina (13) - 303Vohibato (15) - 305
Total: 7 districts; 84 communes

22°0′S 46°57′E / 22.000°S 46.950°E / -22.000; 46.950


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