Satrokala

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Satrokala
Satrokala (Madagascar)
Satrokala
Satrokala
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°3′S 45°37′E / -22.05, 45.617
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Ihorombe
District Ihosy
Elevation [1] 806 m (2,644 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 10,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Satrokala is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ihosy, which is a part of Ihorombe Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 70% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 30% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are cassava and peanuts, while other important agricultural products are beans, rice and taro.[2]

[edit] References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-04-24.

Coordinates: 22°3′S 45°37′E / -22.05, 45.617