Mahasolo

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Mahasolo
Mahasolo (Madagascar)
Mahasolo
Mahasolo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°7′S 46°22′E / -19.117, 46.367
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Antananarivo
Region Bongolava
District Tsiroanomandidy
Elevation [1] 861 m (2,825 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 30,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Mahasolo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Tsiroanomandidy, which is a part of Bongolava Region in Antananarivo Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 30,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 18% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and maize; also cassava is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 2% 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 2008-05-02.
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Coordinates: 19°7′S 46°22′E / -19.117, 46.367