Manevy

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Manevy
Manevy (Madagascar)
Manevy
Manevy
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°23′S 46°48′E / -24.383, 46.8
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Toliara
Region Anosy
District Amboasary Sud
Elevation [1] 620 m (2,034 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 9,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Manevy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Amboasary Sud, which is a part of Anosy Region in Toliara Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 35% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is cassava, while other important products are peanuts, maize and rice. Services provide employment for 5% 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°23′S 46°48′E / -24.383, 46.8