Tsianisiha
Tsianisiha is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Toliara II, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 18,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Tsianisiha | |
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Tsianisiha Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 22°54′S 43°35′E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
District | Toliara II |
Elevation | 54 m (177 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 18,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 40% and 58% of the working population. The most important crop is cotton, while other important products are maize, cassava and cowpeas. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
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