Tanambe

Tanambe is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Amparafaravola, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 19,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Tanambe
Tanambe
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 17°22′S 48°27′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAlaotra-Mangoro
DistrictAmparafaravola
Elevation770 m (2,530 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total19,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers. Services provide employment for 6% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 4% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-24.


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