Tsarahasina

Place in Sofia, Madagascar
15°46′S 47°35′E / 15.767°S 47.583°E / -15.767; 47.583Country MadagascarRegionSofiaDistrictBorizinyElevation
[1]
31 m (102 ft)Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total14,000Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)Postal code
419

Tsarahasina is a municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Boriziny-Vaovao, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 14,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Geography

Tsarahasina is situated on at National Road 6, shortly before Port-Bergé. It is situated along the Bemarivo River.

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 39% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and cotton, while other important agricultural products are tobacco and cowpea. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]

References

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-02.
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Madagascar Communes in the Sofia Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Antsohihy
Analalava (11) (407)
Antsohihy (12) (407)Bealanana (13) (407)Befandriana-Nord (12) (409)Boriziny (15)
(Port-Bergé) (419)Mampikony (6) (414)Mandritsara (22) (415)
7 districts; 91 communes

15°46′S 47°35′E / 15.767°S 47.583°E / -15.767; 47.583


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