Maheriraty
Maheriraty | |
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Maheriraty Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 22°44′S 47°37′E / 22.733°S 47.617°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Atsimo-Atsinanana |
District | Farafangana |
Elevation[1] | 21 m (69 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 2,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Maheriraty is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Farafangana, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 2,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and rice; also pepper is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 2% 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 2008-05-05.
Coordinates: 22°44′S 47°37′E / 22.733°S 47.617°E