Saharefo

Saharefo
Saharefo

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 21°40′S 47°41′E / 21.667°S 47.683°E
Country  Madagascar
Region Vatovavy-Fitovinany
District Manakara
Elevation[1] 226 m (741 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 12,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Saharefo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manakara, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99.7% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas, coffee and cassava. Services provide employment for 0.3% 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 2008-05-03.

Coordinates: 21°40′S 47°41′E / 21.667°S 47.683°E