Tsianisiha

Place in Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar
22°54′S 43°35′E / 22.900°S 43.583°E / -22.900; 43.583Country MadagascarRegionAtsimo-AndrefanaDistrictToliara IIElevation54 m (177 ft)Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total18,000Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Tsianisiha is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Toliara II, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 18,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 40% and 58% of the working population. The most important crop is cotton, while other important products are maize, cassava and cowpeas. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
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Capital: Toliara
Ampanihy Ouest (19) - 605
Ankazoabo - 606 - (10)
Benenitra - 610 - (6)Beroroha - 611 - (9)
Betioky-Atsimo -612 - (31)Morombe (9) - 618Sakaraha (12) - 620Toliara I (1)Toliara II (22) (602)
9 districts; 119 communes

22°54′S 43°35′E / 22.900°S 43.583°E / -22.900; 43.583


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