Sahalanona

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Sahalanona
Sahalanona (Madagascar)
Sahalanona
Sahalanona
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°3′S 47°37′E / -22.05, 47.617
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Vatovavy-Fitovinany
District Ikongo
Elevation [1] 167 m (548 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 14,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Sahalanona is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ikongo, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 14,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and rice; also cassava is an important agricultural product. 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 2008-05-03.
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Coordinates: 22°3′S 47°37′E / -22.05, 47.617