Tambohorano
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| Tambohorano | |
  Tambohorano
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| Country |  Madagascar |
| Province | Mahajanga |
| Region | Melaky |
| District | Maintirano |
| Elevation [1] | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| - Total | 8,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Tambohorano is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) on the west coast of Madagascar approximately 290 kilometres north-west of the capital Antananarivo.. It belongs to the district of Maintirano, which is a part of Melaky Region in Mahajanga Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Tambohorano is served by a local airport and maritime harbour. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 65% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 20% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are wheat, coconuts, cassava and barley. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 10% of the population.[2]
[edit] References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-03-04.
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