Vinaninkarena | |
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  Vinaninkarena Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°57′S47°3′E / 19.950°S 47.050°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vakinankaratra |
| District | Antsirabe II |
| Elevation | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) |
| Population (2001) [2] | |
• Total | 11,000 |
| • Ethnicities | Merina |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Vinaninkarena 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 11,000 in 2001 commune census. [2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and wheat, while other important agricultural products are vegetables, cassava, barley and potatoes. [2]
