Sarasambo

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Sarasambo
Sarasambo (Madagascar)
Sarasambo
Sarasambo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 25°6′S 46°47′E / -25.1, 46.783
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Toliara
Region Anosy
District Taolanaro
Elevation [1] 41 m (135 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 9,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Sarasambo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Taolanaro, which is a part of Anosy Region in Toliara Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 65% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 25% 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 2008-05-04.

Coordinates: 25°6′S 46°47′E / -25.1, 46.783