Sandrakatsy
| Sandrakatsy | |
|---|---|
  Sandrakatsy Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 16°20′S 49°37′E / 16.333°S 49.617°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Analanjirofo |
| District | Mananara Nord |
| Elevation[1] | 229 m (751 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 13,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Sandrakatsy is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mananara Nord, which is a part of Analanjirofo Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is cloves, while other important products are coffee, rice and vanilla. Services provide employment for 20% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-07.
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Coordinates: 16°20′S 49°37′E / 16.333°S 49.617°E
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