Karianga is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vondrozo, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 21,000 in the 2001 commune census.[2]
Karianga | |
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  Karianga Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 22°25′S 47°22′E / 22.417°S 47.367°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Atsinanana |
| District | Vondrozo |
| Elevation | 263 m (863 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 21,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 99.5% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and rice, while other important agricultural products are sugarcane and cassava. Services provide employment for 0.5% 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 2008-05-10.
22°25′S 47°22′E / 22.417°S 47.367°E
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