Tsaraotana

Tsaraotana
Tsaraotana Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°46′S 44°50′E / 19.767°S 44.833°E / -19.767; 44.833
Country	Madagascar
Region	Menabe
District	Belo sur Tsiribihina
Elevation [1]	34 m (112 ft)
Population  (2001)[2]
• Total	5,000
Time zone	UTC3 (EAT)
Postal code	608

Tsaraotana is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Belo sur Tsiribihina, which is a part of Menabe. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 5,000 in the 2001 commune census.^[2]

Only primary schooling is available in Tsaraotana. The majority 75% of the population of the commune are farmers, while 15% of the population receive their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, and other important products are beans and chickpeas. Services provide employment to 5% of the population and fishing employs the remaining 5% of the population.^[2]

Tsaraotana lies at the Tsiribihina River.

The Menabe Antimena protected area.

19°46′S 44°50′E / 19.767°S 44.833°E / -19.767; 44.833

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