Mahazoarivo, Vohipeno

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Mahazoarivo
Mahazoarivo (Madagascar)
Mahazoarivo
Mahazoarivo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°19′S 47°35′E / -22.317, 47.583
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Vatovavy-Fitovinany
District Vohipeno
Elevation [1] 77 m (253 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 19,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Mahazoarivo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vohipeno, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 19,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and beans, while other important agricultural products are pineapple, bananas and coffee. Services provide employment for 10% 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.

Coordinates: 22°19′S 47°35′E / -22.317, 47.583