Tsiamalao | |
---|---|
Coordinates: 15°3′S 48°27′E / 15.050°S 48.450°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Sofia |
District | Befandriana-Nord |
Elevation | 264 m (866 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 21,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Tsiamalao is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Befandriana-Nord, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 21,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]
Capital: Antsohihy | ||
Analalava (11) (407) | ||
Antsohihy (12) (407) | ||
Bealanana (13) (407) | ||
Befandriana-Nord (12) (409) | ||
Boriziny (15) (Port-Bergé) (419) |
| |
Mampikony (6) (414) | ||
Mandritsara (22) (415) | ||
7 districts; 91 communes |
15°3′S 48°27′E / 15.050°S 48.450°E