Tataho

Tataho
Tataho

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 22°13′S 47°58′E / 22.217°S 47.967°E / -22.217; 47.967
Country  Madagascar
Region Vatovavy-Fitovinany
District Manakara
Elevation[1] 12 m (39 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 4,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Tataho is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manakara, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 42.5% and 42.5% of the working population. The most important crop is lychee, while other important products are cloves, mango, cassava and oranges. Industry and services provide employment for 14% and 1% of the population, respectively.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.

Coordinates: 22°13′S 47°58′E / 22.217°S 47.967°E / -22.217; 47.967


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