Antongo Vaovao

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Antongo Vaovao
Antongo Vaovao (Madagascar)
Antongo Vaovao
Antongo Vaovao
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°24′S 43°35′E / -21.4, 43.583
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Toliara
Region Atsimo-Andrefana
District Morombe
Elevation [1] m (20 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 7,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Antongo Vaovao is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Morombe, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region in Toliara Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 70% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is lima beans, while other important products are maize, sweet potatos and cowpeas. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 15% of the population.[2]

[edit] References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-04-29.

Coordinates: 21°24′S 43°35′E / -21.4, 43.583