Matanga, Madagascar

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Matanga
Matanga (Madagascar)
Matanga
Matanga
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 23°31′S 47°33′E / -23.517, 47.55
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Atsimo-Atsinanana
District Vangaindrano
Elevation [1] 8 m (26 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 21,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Matanga is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vangaindrano, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 21,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and cloves, while other important agricultural products are coffee 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 2008-05-05.
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 Communes in Atsimo-Atsinanana Region of the Republic of Madagascar
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Coordinates: 23°31′S 47°33′E / -23.517, 47.55