Milenaka

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Milenaka
Milenaka (Madagascar)
Milenaka
Milenaka
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°50′S 43°35′E / -22.833, 43.583
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Toliara
Region Atsimo-Andrefana
District Toliara II
Elevation [1] 72 m (236 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 15,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Milenaka is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Toliara II, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region in Toliara Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 18% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cotton, maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 2% 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 2008-03-13.
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 Communes in Atsimo-Andrefana Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Ampanihy
Ankazoabo
Benenitra
Beroroha
Betioky Sud
Morombe
Sakaraha
Toliara I
Toliara II

Coordinates: 22°50′S 43°35′E / -22.833, 43.583

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