Mahambo

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Mahambo
Mahambo (Madagascar)
Mahambo
Mahambo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 17°29′S 49°28′E / -17.483, 49.467
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Toamasina
Region Analanjirofo
District Fenerive Est
Elevation [1] 13 m (43 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 26,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Mahambo is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fenerive Est, which is a part of Analanjirofo Region in Toamasina Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 26,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and bananas, while other important agricultural products are cloves and lychee. Services provide employment for 17% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 3% 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 2008-03-07.
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 Communes in Analanjirofo Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Fenerive Est
Mananara Nord
Maroantsetra
Sainte Marie
Soanierana Ivongo
Vavatenina

Coordinates: 17°29′S 49°28′E / -17.483, 49.467

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