Vinaninony-Atsimo
| Vinaninony - Atsimo | |
|---|---|
  Vinaninony - Atsimo Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°32′S 46°57′E / 19.533°S 46.950°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Vakinankaratra |
| District | Faratsiho |
| Elevation[1] | 1,901 m (6,237 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 32,000 |
| • Ethnicities | Merina |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Vinaninony - Atsimo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Faratsiho, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 32,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 89% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are wheat and potatoes. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-23.
Coordinates: 19°32′S 46°57′E / 19.533°S 46.950°E
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