Mandiso

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Mandiso
Mandiso (Madagascar)
Mandiso
Mandiso
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°53′S 46°49′E / -24.883, 46.817
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Toliara
Region Anosy
District Taolanaro
Elevation [1] 89 m (292 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 6,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Mandiso 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 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and sweet potatos. 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 2008-05-04.
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Coordinates: 24°53′S 46°49′E / -24.883, 46.817