Camp Robin

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Camp Robin
Camp Robin (Madagascar)
Camp Robin
Camp Robin
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°55′S 47°8′E / -20.917, 47.133
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Haute Matsiatra
District Ambohimahasoa
Elevation [1] 1,371 m (4,498 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 11,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Camp Robin is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambohimahasoa, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and potatos, while other important agricultural products are peanuts and cassava. Services provide employment for 2% 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 2008-05-01.

Coordinates: 20°55′S 47°8′E / -20.917, 47.133