Mahamaibe

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Mahamaibe
Mahamaibe (Madagascar)
Mahamaibe
Mahamaibe
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°45′S 47°53′E / -21.75, 47.883
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Vatovavy-Fitovinany
District Manakara
Elevation [1] 29 m (95 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 9,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Mahamaibe 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 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and rice, while other important agricultural products are bananas and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% 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.
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Coordinates: 21°45′S 47°53′E / -21.75, 47.883