Tsaravary

Tsaravary is a town and commune in Madagascar.[3] It belongs to the district of Mananjary, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 27,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Tsaravary
Tsaravary
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°15′S 48°18′E
Country Madagascar
RegionVatovavy-Fitovinany
DistrictMananjary
Elevation11 m (36 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total27,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 54% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are lychee, cassava and potatoes. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 45% of the population.[2]

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