Tsimafana
| Tsimafana | |
|---|---|
  Tsimafana Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°43′S 44°35′E / 19.717°S 44.583°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Menabe |
| District | Belo sur Tsiribihina |
| Elevation[1] | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 9,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Tsimafana is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Belo sur Tsiribihina, which is a part of Menabe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 30% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is chickpea, while other important products are sweet potatoes and rice. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% 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 2008-03-10.
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Coordinates: 19°43′S 44°35′E / 19.717°S 44.583°E
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