Matsohely
Matsohely | |
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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
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-15.
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Coordinates: 14°37′S 49°34′E / 14.617°S 49.567°E