Tatamalaza

Tatamalaza
Tatamalaza

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 20°12′S 47°28′E / 20.200°S 47.467°E / -20.200; 47.467
Country  Madagascar
Region Amoron'i Mania
District Fandriana
Elevation[1] 1,504 m (4,934 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 3,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Tatamalaza is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fandriana, which is a part of Amoron'i Mania Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 3,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, cassava, sweet potatoes and potatoes. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-13.

Coordinates: 20°12′S 47°28′E / 20.200°S 47.467°E / -20.200; 47.467


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