Manjakatompo
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| Manjakatompo | |
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  Manjakatompo | |
| Coordinates: 19°20′S 47°26′E / 19.333°S 47.433°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Vakinankaratra |
| District | Ambatolampy |
| Elevation[1] | 1,552 m (5,092 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 6,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Manjakatompo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatolampy, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 1% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are vegetables, beans, cassava and sweet potatos. Industry and services provide employment for 1% and 3% of the population, respectively.[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 2008-04-22.
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Coordinates: 19°20′S 47°26′E / 19.333°S 47.433°E
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