Photos • Location
Vatolatsaka | |
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  Vatolatsaka Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 23°18′S 44°18′E / 23.300°S 44.300°E | |
| Country | 
Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Betioky Sud |
| Elevation | 308 m (1,010 ft) |
| Population (2001)
[2] | |
| • Total | 14,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 ( EAT) |
Vatolatsaka is a town and commune ( Malagasy: kaominina) in southwest Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betioky Sud, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 14,000 in 2001 commune census. [2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 55% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 40% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is maize, while other important products are peanuts, cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. [2]
References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-12.
Capital:
Toliara | ||
| Ampanihy Ouest (19) - 605 |  | |
| Ankazoabo - 606 - (10) | ||
| Benenitra - 610 - (6) | ||
| Beroroha - 611 - (9) | ||
| Betioky-Atsimo -612 - (31) |
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| Morombe (9) - 618 | ||
| Sakaraha (12) - 620 | ||
| Toliara I (1) | ||
| Toliara II (22) (602) | ||
9 districts; 119 communes | ||
23°18′S 44°18′E / 23.300°S 44.300°E
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