Sahambavy

Sahambavy
Sahambavy
Location in Madagascar
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Country  Madagascar
Region Haute Matsiatra
District Fianarantsoa II
Elevation[1] 1,116 m (3,661 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 • Total 17,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Sahambavy 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 17,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 58% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 30% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops is rice, while other important agricultural products are cassava and potatoes. Industry and services provide employment for 10% and 2% of the population, respectively.[2]

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