Onilahy
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Onilahy | |
Country | Madagascar |
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Province | Fianarantsoa |
Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
District | Manakara |
Population (2001)[1] | |
- Total | 5,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Onilahy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manakara, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 5,000 in 2001 commune census.[1]
Only primary schooling is available. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 40% and 40% of the working population. The most important crops are cassava and rice, while other important agricultural products are bananas and oranges. Industry and services provide employment for 19.7% and 0.3% of the population, respectively.[1]
[edit] References and notes
- ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-05-03.