Vinaninkarena

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]

Vinaninkarena
Vinaninkarena Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°57′S 47°3′E
Country	Madagascar
Region	Vakinankaratra
District	Antsirabe II
Elevation [1]	1,439 m (4,721 ft)
Population  (2001)[2]
• Total	11,000
• Ethnicities	Merina
Time zone	UTC3 (EAT)

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]