Tsaraotana
Tsaraotana | |
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| Coordinates: 19°46′S 44°50′E / 19.767°S 44.833°E | |
| Country | Madagascar |
| Region | Menabe |
| District | Belo sur Tsiribihina |
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 5,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 608 |
Tsaraotana is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Belo sur Tsiribihina, which is a part of Menabe. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 5,000 in the 2001 commune census.
Only primary schooling is available in Tsaraotana. The majority 75% of the population of the commune are farmers, while 15% of the population receive their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, and other important products are beans and chickpeas. Services provide employment to 5% of the population and fishing employs the remaining 5% of the population.