Tsiamalao
Tsiamalao | |
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  Tsiamalao Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 15°3′S 48°27′E / 15.050°S 48.450°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Sofia |
| District | Befandriana-Nord |
| Elevation | 264 m (866 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 21,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Tsiamalao is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Befandriana-Nord, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 21,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]
References and notes[]
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-01.
Capital: Antsohihy | ||
| Analalava (11) |  | |
| Antsohihy (12) | ||
| Bealanana (13) | ||
| Befandriana-Nord (12) | ||
| Boriziny (15) (Port-Bergé) | ||
| Mampikony (6) | ||
| Mandritsara (22) | ||
7 districts; 91 communes | ||
Coordinates: 15°3′S 48°27′E / 15.050°S 48.450°E
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