Coordinates: 16°27′S 47°20′E / 16.450°S 47.333°E / -16.450; 47.333

Sarobaratra

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Sarobaratra
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CountryFile:Flag of Madagascar.svg Madagascar
RegionBetsiboka
DistrictTsaratanana
Elevation83 m (272 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total
6,000
Time zoneUTC3 (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]

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  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
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