Komajia
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| Komajia | |
  Komajia
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| Country |  Madagascar |
| Province | Mahajanga |
| Region | Sofia |
| District | Mampikony |
| Elevation [1] | 230 m (755 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| - Total | 4,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Komajia is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mampikony, which is a part of Sofia Region in Mahajanga Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 4.5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and raffia palm, while other important agricultural products are sugarcane and maize. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population.[2]
[edit] References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-03-02.
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