Sambaina

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Sambaina
Sambaina (Madagascar)
Sambaina
Sambaina
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 18°54′S 47°47′E / -18.9, 47.783
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Antananarivo
Region Analamanga
District Manjakandriana
Elevation [1] 1,426 m (4,678 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 7,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Sambaina is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manjakandriana, which is a part of Analamanga Region in Antananarivo Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 85% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are cassava and potatos, while other important agricultural products are beans and rice. Services provide employment for 15% 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 2008-06-03.
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Coordinates: 18°54′S 47°47′E / -18.9, 47.783