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'''Mandritsara''' {{IPA-mg|maɳɖʐiˈtsarə̥|}} is a city and commune (commune urbain, {{lang-mg|kaominina}}) in northern [[Madagascar]]. It belongs to the [[Districts of Madagascar|district]] of [[Mandritsara District|Mandritsara]], which is a part of [[Sofia Region]]. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 17,000 in 2001 commune [[census]].<ref name="pop"/>
'''Mandritsara''' {{IPA-mg|maɳɖʐiˈtsarə̥|}} is a city and commune (commune urbain, {{langx|mg|kaominina}}) in northern [[Madagascar]]. It belongs to the [[Districts of Madagascar|district]] of [[Mandritsara District|Mandritsara]], which is a part of [[Sofia Region]]. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 17,000 in 2001 commune [[census]].<ref name="pop"/>
[[File:Carte bassin Sofia.svg|thumb|left|Sofia river bassin, Mandritsara on the right]]

Mandritsara is served by a local airport. In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town has a permanent court and hospital [[Hopitaly Vaovao Mahafaly]] &ndash; a Baptist mission hospital whose name means "Good News Hospital" (or, literally, "Hospital of the news that makes you happy").<ref name="pop"/>

Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 40% and 35% of the working population. The most important crop is [[rice]], while other important products are [[peanut]]s and [[cassava]]. Services provide employment for 25% of the population.<ref name="pop">{{cite web
Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 40% and 35% of the working population. The most important crop is [[rice]], while other important products are [[peanut]]s and [[cassava]]. Services provide employment for 25% of the population.<ref name="pop">{{cite web
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==Education==
In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The Social Sciences Training and Research Unit (UFRSS) is the Mandritsara branch of the [[University of Mahajanga]].

==Healthcare==
Mandritsara is home to Hopitaly Vaovao Mahafaly, a hospital which aims to show God’s love to those in need and to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to every patient. It has 57 inpatient beds, maternity facilities, and the only operating theatre for a 200km radius.


==Transport==
==Transport==
*[[Route nationale 32 (Madagascar)|RN 32]]
*[[Route nationale 32 (Madagascar)|RN 32]]
* Mandritsara is served by a local [[Mandritsara Airport|airport]].


==Nature==
==River==
Mandritsara lies on the [[Mangarahara]] river, an affluent of the [[Sofia River]].
* [[Marotandrano Reserve]] is at 42&nbsp;km from Mandritsara.

== References and notes ==
== References and notes ==
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Not to be confused with Mandritsara District.
Mandritsara
Mandritsara is located in Madagascar
Mandritsara
Mandritsara
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 15°50′S 48°49′E / 15.833°S 48.817°E / -15.833; 48.817
Country Madagascar
RegionSofia
DistrictMandritsara
Elevation
[1]
322 m (1,056 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total
17,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
415

Mandritsara [maɳɖʐiˈtsarə̥] is a city and commune (commune urbain, Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mandritsara, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 17,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Sofia river bassin, Mandritsara on the right

Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 40% and 35% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts and cassava. Services provide employment for 25% of the population.[2]

Education

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In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The Social Sciences Training and Research Unit (UFRSS) is the Mandritsara branch of the University of Mahajanga.

Healthcare

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Mandritsara is home to Hopitaly Vaovao Mahafaly, a hospital which aims to show God’s love to those in need and to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to every patient. It has 57 inpatient beds, maternity facilities, and the only operating theatre for a 200km radius.

Transport

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River

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Mandritsara lies on the Mangarahara river, an affluent of the Sofia River.

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 2008-02-28.

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