Tsaratanana | |
|---|---|
  Tsaratanana Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 16°47′50″S 47°39′10″E / 16.79722°S 47.65278°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Betsiboka |
| District | Tsaratanana |
| Elevation | 350 m (1,150 ft) |
| Population (2018) | |
• Total | 24,971 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 421 |
Tsaratanana is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Tsaratanana, which is a part of Betsiboka Region. The population of the commune was 24,971 in 2018.
Tsaratanana is served by a local airport. In addition to primary schooling, the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens.[2]
The majority 65% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 33% receive their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas and cassava. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-05.