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Lazarivo
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Country | Madagascar |
Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
District | Betioky Sud |
Elevation[1] | 481 m (1,578 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 17,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Lazarivo is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in southwest Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betioky Sud, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 17,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 15% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and peanuts; also cassava is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]
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