Tanamarina | |
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Coordinates: 21°35′S 45°56′E / 21.583°S 45.933°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Haute Matsiatra |
District | Ikalamavony |
Elevation | 750 m (2,460 ft) |
Population (2001)[1] | |
• Total | 10,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Postal code | 314 |
Tanamarina or Tanamarina Bekisopa is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ikalamavony, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[1]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 50% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and cassava, while other important agricultural products are beans and taro.[1]