Manambaro
| Manambaro | |
|---|---|
  Manambaro Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 25°2′S 46°49′E / 25.033°S 46.817°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Anosy |
| District | Taolanaro |
| Elevation[1] | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 26,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Manambaro is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Taolanaro, which is a part of Anosy Region.
It is situated at the Route nationale 13, Ihosy to Tolagnaro.
The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 26,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 15% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are lychee and cassava. Industry and services provide employment for 5% and 10% 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 2008-05-04.
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Coordinates: 25°2′S 46°49′E / 25.033°S 46.817°E