Tsitondroina
Tsitondroina is a town and commune in Madagascar.[3] It belongs to the district of Ikalamavony, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 30,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Tsitondroina | |
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  Tsitondroina Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°18′S 45°59′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Haute Matsiatra |
| District | Ikalamavony |
| Elevation | 674 m (2,211 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 30,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 52% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 48% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, maize, cassava and onions.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
- "Tsitondroina Map on Maplandia".
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