Tsarahasina | |
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Coordinates: 15°46′S 47°35′E / 15.767°S 47.583°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Sofia |
District | Boriziny |
Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 14,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Postal code | 419 |
Tsarahasina is a municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Boriziny-Vaovao, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 14,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Tsarahasina is situated on at National Road 6, shortly before Port-Bergé. It is situated along the Bemarivo River.
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 39% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and cotton, while other important agricultural products are tobacco and cowpea. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]