Tangainony
Tangainony is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Farafangana, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 16,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Tangainony | |
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  Tangainony Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 22°42′S 47°45′E | |
| Country |  |
| Region | Atsimo-Atsinanana |
| District | Farafangana |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 16,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and coffee, while other important agricultural products are bananas and cassava. Services provide employment for 10% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 10% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-05.
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