Mangatsiotra
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| Mangatsiotra | |
|---|---|
  Mangatsiotra | |
| Coordinates: 22°17′S 47°57′E / 22.283°S 47.950°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
| District | Manakara |
| Elevation[1] | 10 m (30 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 4,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Mangatsiotra is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manakara, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany 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 65% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 2.5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is lychee, while other important products are coffee, cloves and mango. Industry and services provide employment for 10% and 2.5% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 20% 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 2008-05-03.
Coordinates: 22°17′S 47°57′E / 22.283°S 47.950°E
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