From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lazarivo is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in southwest Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betioky Sud, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region in Toliara Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 17,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 15% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and peanuts; also cassava is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]
[edit] References and notes
Coordinates: 23°54′S 44°57′E / -23.9, 44.95
Madagascar
