Mahatalaky

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Mahatalaky
Mahatalaky (Madagascar)
Mahatalaky
Mahatalaky
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°47′S 47°5′E / -24.783, 47.083
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Toliara
Region Anosy
District Taolanaro
Elevation [1] 33 m (108 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 25,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Mahatalaky is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Taolanaro, which is a part of Anosy Region in Toliara Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 25,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 40% and 20% of the working population. The most important crop is bananas, while other important products are coffee, cassava and rice. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 35% 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 2008-05-04.
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Coordinates: 24°47′S 47°5′E / -24.783, 47.083