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 | |
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Coordinates: 16°24′S 49°25′E / 16.400°S 49.417°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Analanjirofo |
District | Mananara Nord |
Elevation | 571 m (1,873 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 10,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (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
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ 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