Tanamarina

Tanamarina
Country  Madagascar
Region Haute Matsiatra
District Ikalamavony
Population (2001)[1]
  Total 10,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Tanamarina or Tanamarina Bekisopa is a rural commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ikalamavony, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[1]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 50% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and cassava, while other important agricultural products are beans and taro.[1]

References and notes

  1. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.

Coordinates: 21°34′23″S 45°56′24″E / 21.57306°S 45.94000°E / -21.57306; 45.94000


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