Mandritsara, Betafo
Mandritsara is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betafo, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Mandritsara | |
|---|---|
  Mandritsara Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°33′S 47°3′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vakinankaratra |
| District | Betafo |
| Elevation | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 13,000 |
| • Ethnicities | Merina |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 20% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and potatoes, while other important agricultural products are beans, maize and soya.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-22.
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