Tatamalaza

Coordinates: 20°12′S 47°28′E / 20.200°S 47.467°E / -20.200; 47.467
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Tatamalaza
Tatamalaza is located in Madagascar
Tatamalaza
Tatamalaza
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°12′S 47°28′E / 20.200°S 47.467°E / -20.200; 47.467
Country Madagascar
RegionAmoron'i Mania
DistrictFandriana
Elevation1,504 m (4,934 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total3,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Tatamalaza is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fandriana, which is a part of Amoron'i Mania Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 3,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, cassava, sweet potatoes and potatoes. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]

References and notes[edit]

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-13.

20°12′S 47°28′E / 20.200°S 47.467°E / -20.200; 47.467