Mahazoarivo, Fianarantsoa II

Mahazoarivo
Mahazoarivo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates:
Country  Madagascar
Region Haute Matsiatra
District Fianarantsoa II
Elevation[1] 1,274 m (4,180 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 • Total 12,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Mahazoarivo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fianarantsoa II, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and peanuts, while other important agricultural products are beans and cassava. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. http://www.ilo.cornell.edu/ilo/data.html. Retrieved 2008-05-01. 
Ambalavao
Ambohimahasoa
Fianarantsoa I
Fianarantsoa II
Ikalamavony