Vinaninony Nord
Vinaninony Nord (Vinaninony Avaratra) is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Faratsiho, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Vinaninony Nord | |
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  Vinaninony Nord Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°29′S 47°1′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vakinankaratra |
| District | Faratsiho |
| Elevation | 1,934 m (6,345 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 8,000 |
| • Ethnicities | Merina |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 49% and 46% of the working population. The most important crop are potatoes, while other important products are beans, maize and rice. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-23.
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