Tanakambana

Coordinates: 22°3′S 47°29′E / 22.050°S 47.483°E / -22.050; 47.483
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Tanakambana is a town and commune in

Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and rice, while other important agricultural products are bananas, sugarcane and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.

22°3′S 47°29′E / 22.050°S 47.483°E / -22.050; 47.483