Manamisoa

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Manamisoa
Manamisoa (Madagascar)
Manamisoa
Manamisoa
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°46′S 46°58′E / -21.767, 46.967
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Haute Matsiatra
District Ambalavao
Elevation [1] 1,076 m (3,530 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 4,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Manamisoa is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambalavao, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 96% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 1% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and grapes; also cassava is an important agricultural product. Industry and services provide employment for 1% and 2% of the population, respectively.[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 2008-05-01.

Coordinates: 21°46′S 46°58′E / -21.767, 46.967