Vatana | |
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  Vatana Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 22°13′S47°45′E / 22.217°S 47.750°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
| District | Manakara-Atsimo |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Population (2001) [2] | |
• Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Vatana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manakara-Atsimo, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census. [2]
Only primary schooling is available. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens. The majority 99.5% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and rice; also cassava is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population. [2]
