Mangatano | |
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  Mangatano Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°57′S46°58′E / 19.950°S 46.967°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vakinankaratra |
| District | Antsirabe II |
| Elevation | 1,652 m (5,420 ft) |
| Population (2001) [2] | |
• Total | 8,000 |
| • Ethnicities | Merina |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Mangatano or Mangarano is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsirabe II, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census. [2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and potatoes; also maize is an important agricultural product. [2]
