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'''Mandritsara''' 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]] in [[Mahajanga Province]]. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 17,000 in 2001 commune [[census]].<ref name="pop"/> |
'''Mandritsara''' {{IPA-mg|məɳɖʐiˈtsar|}} 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]] in [[Mahajanga Province]]. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 17,000 in 2001 commune [[census]].<ref name="pop"/> |
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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]] – a Baptist mission hospital whose name means "Good News Hospital" (or, literally, "Hospital of the news that makes you happy").<ref name="pop"/> |
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]] – a Baptist mission hospital whose name means "Good News Hospital" (or, literally, "Hospital of the news that makes you happy").<ref name="pop"/> |
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Revision as of 22:39, 17 November 2010
Mandritsara | |
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| Country |  Madagascar |
| Province | Mahajanga |
| Region | Sofia |
| District | Mandritsara |
| Elevation | 322 m (1,056 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 17,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Template:Distinguish2 Mandritsara [məɳɖʐiˈtsar] is a city and commune (commune urbain, Template:Lang-mg) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mandritsara, which is a part of Sofia Region in Mahajanga Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 17,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
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 – a Baptist mission hospital whose name means "Good News Hospital" (or, literally, "Hospital of the news that makes you happy").[2]
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]
References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c d "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-28.
Capital: Antsohihy | ||
| Analalava (11) (407) |  | |
| Antsohihy (12) (407) | ||
| Bealanana (13) (407) | ||
| Befandriana-Nord (12) (409) | ||
| Boriziny (15) (Port-Bergé) (419) | ||
| Mampikony (6) (414) | ||
| Mandritsara (22) (415) | ||
7 districts; 91 communes | ||