Vinaninkarena

Vinaninkarena
Vinaninkarena
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°57′S 47°3′E / 19.950°S 47.050°E / -19.950; 47.050
Country Madagascar
RegionVakinankaratra
DistrictAntsirabe II
Elevation
1,439 m (4,721 ft)
Population
 (2001)
  Total
11,000
  Ethnicities
Merina
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Vinaninkarena is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsirabe II, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in 2001 commune census.

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and wheat, while other important agricultural products are vegetables, cassava, barley and potatoes.