Sahamadio, Fandriana

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Sahamadio
Sahamadio (Madagascar)
Sahamadio
Sahamadio
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°18′S 47°24′E / -20.3, 47.4
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Amoron'i Mania
District Fandriana
Elevation [1] 1,334 m (4,377 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 17,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Sahamadio is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fandriana, which is a part of Amoron'i Mania Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 17,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 49% and 45% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize, cassava and sweet potatos. Industry and services provide employment for 1% and 5% of the population, respectively.[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 2008-05-13.
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 Communes in Amoron'i Mania Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Ambatofinandrahana
Ambositra
Fandriana
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Coordinates: 20°18′S 47°24′E / -20.3, 47.4