Tsiatosika
Tsiatosika is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mananjary, which is a part of Vatovavy. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 24,000 in 2001 commune census.[3]
Tsiatosika | |
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  Tsiatosika Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°12′S 48°14′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vatovavy |
| District | Mananjary |
| Area | |
| • Total | 195 km2 (75 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 20 m (70 ft) |
| Population (2001)[3] | |
| • Total | 24,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 317 |
Geography
This municipality is situated at 17 km west of Mananjary.
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 95.8% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and bananas; also rice is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 4.2% of the population.[3]
References
- Anae dans la zone de Tsiatosika
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
Capital: Mananjary | |
| Ifanadiana (14) -312 | |
| Mananjary (25) - 317 |
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| Nosy Varika (19) - 319 |
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3 districts; 58 communes | |
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