Mahafasa Centre
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| Mahafasa Centre | |
  Mahafasa Centre
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| Country |  Madagascar |
| Province | Fianarantsoa |
| Region | Atsimo-Atsinanana |
| District | Farafangana |
| Elevation [1] | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| - Total | 89,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Mahafasa Centre is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Farafangana, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 89,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 97% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and coffee, while other important agricultural products are cassava and pepper. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 2.5% 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 2008-05-05.
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