Matsohely

Matsohely
Matsohely

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 14°37′S 49°34′E / 14.617°S 49.567°E
Country  Madagascar
Region Sava
District Andapa
Elevation[1] 487 m (1,598 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 7,565
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Matsohely is a commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Andapa, which is a part of Sava Region. According to 2001 census the population of Matsohely was 7,565.[2]

Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 99.3% of the population are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanut, coffee and beans. Services provide employment for 0.7% of the population.[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 2008-02-15.

Coordinates: 14°37′S 49°34′E / 14.617°S 49.567°E