Tanibe is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mananara Nord, which is a part of Analanjirofo Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Tanibe
Tanibe is located in Madagascar
Tanibe
Tanibe
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 16°24′S 49°25′E / 16.400°S 49.417°E / -16.400; 49.417
Country Madagascar
RegionAnalanjirofo
DistrictMananara Nord
Elevation571 m (1,873 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total10,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 97% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is cloves, while other important products are coffee and rice. Services provide employment for 3% of the population.[2]

References and notes

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  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-07.

16°24′S 49°25′E / 16.400°S 49.417°E / -16.400; 49.417