Manjakatompo

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Manjakatompo
Manjakatompo (Madagascar)
Manjakatompo
Manjakatompo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°20′S 47°26′E / -19.333, 47.433
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Antananarivo
Region Vakinankaratra
District Ambatolampy
Elevation [1] 1,552 m (5,092 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 6,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Manjakatompo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatolampy, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region in Antananarivo 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 95% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 1% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are vegetables, beans, cassava and sweet potatos. Industry and services provide employment for 1% and 3% 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 2008-04-22.

Coordinates: 19°20′S 47°26′E / -19.333, 47.433