Sarobaratra | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 16°27′S47°20′E / 16.450°S 47.333°E | |
| Country | |
| Region | Betsiboka |
| District | Tsaratanana |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) |
| Population (2001) [2] | |
• Total | 6,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Sarobaratra is a town and commune (Malagasy : kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Tsaratanana, which is a part of Betsiboka Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census. [2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 65% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 34% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts and maize. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 0.5% of the population. [2]
16°27′S47°20′E / 16.450°S 47.333°E