Sahamadio, Farafangana

Sahamadio
Sahamadio

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 22°31′S 47°34′E / 22.517°S 47.567°E
Country  Madagascar
Region Atsimo-Atsinanana
District Farafangana
Elevation[1] 38 m (125 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 21,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Sahamadio 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 21,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99.9% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and coffee, while other important agricultural products are cassava and pepper. Services provide employment for 0.1% 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 2008-05-05.

Coordinates: 22°31′S 47°34′E / 22.517°S 47.567°E