Tambohorano

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Tambohorano is a rural municipality on the west coast of Madagascar approximately 290 kilometres north-west of the capital Antananarivo. It belongs to the district of Maintirano, which is a part of Melaky Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001.[1]

Tambohorano is on the West coast of Madagascar, 60 km North of Maintirano. It has a local airport and a maritime harbour. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 65% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 20% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are wheat, coconuts, cassava and barley. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 10% of the population.[1]

Bodies of water

  • the Mandrozo Lake, the fifth largest lake in Madagascar with a surface of 15,145 ha.[2]

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