Tsaratanana, Mandritsara
Tsaratanana | |
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| Coordinates: 15°57′S 48°51′E / 15.950°S 48.850°E | |
| Country | Madagascar |
| Region | Sofia |
| District | Mandritsara |
| Elevation | 335 m (1,099 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 6,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Tsaratanana is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mandritsara, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in the 2001 commune census.
Only primary schooling is available. 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 49% receive their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are sugarcane and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.