Mangataboahangy

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Mangataboahangy
Mangataboahangy (Madagascar)
Mangataboahangy
Mangataboahangy
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°16′S 46°12′E / -20.267, 46.2
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Amoron'i Mania
District Ambatofinandrahana
Elevation [1] 1,092 m (3,583 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 8,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Mangataboahangy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatofinandrahana, which is a part of Amoron'i Mania Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, beans, maize and cassava. 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 2008-05-11.
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 Communes in Amoron'i Mania Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Ambatofinandrahana
Ambositra
Fandriana
Manandriana
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Coordinates: 20°16′S 46°12′E / -20.267, 46.2