Mahasoa Est

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Mahasoa Est
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Toliara
Region Anosy
District Betroka
Population (2001)[1]
 - Total 4,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Mahasoa Est is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betroka, which is a part of Anosy Region in Toliara Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in 2001 commune census.[1]

Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 48% and 49% of the working population. The most important crops are rice and cassava, while other important agricultural products are maize and onions. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population.[1]

[edit] References and notes

  1. ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-05-04.

Coordinates: 22°06′S 44°59′E / -22.1, 44.983