Maintsokely
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| Maintsokely | |
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  Maintsokely | |
| Coordinates: 16°24′S 48°11′E / 16.400°S 48.183°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Alaotra-Mangoro |
| District | Andilamena |
| Elevation[1] | 459 m (1,506 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 4,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Maintsokely is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Andilamena, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 70% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 25% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts and sugarcane. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-06.
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Coordinates: 16°24′S 48°11′E / 16.400°S 48.183°E
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