Lokomby

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Lokomby
Lokomby (Madagascar)
Lokomby
Lokomby
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°11′S 47°45′E / -22.183, 47.75
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Vatovavy-Fitovinany
District Manakara
Elevation [1] 23 m (75 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 15,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Lokomby is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manakara, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and rice, while other important agricultural products are cloves, lychee and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% 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 2008-05-03.

Coordinates: 22°11′S 47°45′E / -22.183, 47.75