Sakoana

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Sakoana
Sakoana
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°12′S 47°50′E / 22.200°S 47.833°E / -22.200; 47.833
Country  Madagascar
Region Vatovavy-Fitovinany
District Manakara
Elevation[1] 27 m (89 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 13,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Sakoana 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 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 97.3% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are cassava and rice, while lychee is also important. Industry and services provide employment for 0.2% and 2.5% of the population, respectively.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03. 

Coordinates: 22°12′S 47°50′E / 22.200°S 47.833°E / -22.200; 47.833


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