Mandabe | |
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Mandabe
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Country | Madagascar |
Region | Menabe |
District | Mahabo |
Elevation[1] | 289 m (948 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 27,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Mandabe is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mahabo, which is a part of Menabe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 27,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 4.5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts and cassava. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population.[2]
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