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Tsinjomitondraka Latitude and Longitude:

15°40′S 47°8′E / 15.667°S 47.133°E / -15.667; 47.133
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Tsinjomitondraka
Tsinjomitondraka is located in Madagascar
Tsinjomitondraka
Tsinjomitondraka
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 15°40′S 47°8′E / 15.667°S 47.133°E / -15.667; 47.133
Country  Madagascar
Region Sofia
District Boriziny
Elevation29 m (95 ft)
Population
 (2001) [2]
 • Total11,000
Time zone UTC3 ( EAT)

Tsinjomitondraka is a town and commune ( Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Boriziny, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in 2001 commune census. [2]

Tsinjomitondraka has a riverine harbour. Only primary schooling is available. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is oranges, while other important products are coconuts, cassava and rice. Additionally fishing employs 30% of the population. [2]

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 2008-03-02.

15°40′S 47°8′E / 15.667°S 47.133°E / -15.667; 47.133