Masiaboay

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Masiaboay
Masiaboay (Madagascar)
Masiaboay
Masiaboay
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 23°54′S 44°28′E / -23.9, 44.467
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Toliara
Region Atsimo-Andrefana
District Betioky Sud
Elevation [1] 245 m (804 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 10,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Masiaboay is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in southwest Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betioky Sud, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region in Toliara Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 39% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are cassava and maize, while other important agricultural products are peanuts and sweet potatos. Services provide employment for 1% 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 2008-03-12.

Coordinates: 23°54′S 44°28′E / -23.9, 44.467