Malaimbandy

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Malaimbandy
Malaimbandy (Madagascar)
Malaimbandy
Malaimbandy
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°20′S 45°36′E / -20.333, 45.6
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Toliara
Region Menabe
District Mahabo
Elevation [1] 140 m (459 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 26,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

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

Malaimbandy is served by a local airport. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 70% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 30% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and tobacco. [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 2008-03-10.
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 Communes in Menabe Region of the Republic of Madagascar
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Coordinates: 20°20′S 45°36′E / -20.333, 45.6

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