Sahatavy
| Sahatavy | |
|---|---|
  Sahatavy Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 17°26′56″S 48°59′43″E / 17.44889°S 48.99528°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Analanjirofo |
| District | Vavatenina |
| Elevation[1] | 236 m (774 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Sahatavy is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vavatenina, which is a part of Analanjirofo Region in Toamasina Province. It lies on the bank of the Sahatavy River.[3] The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee and cloves. Services provide employment for 5% 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 2008-03-08.
- ↑ The Antananarvio Annual and Madagascar Magazine. London Missionary Society Press. 1893. p. 61. Retrieved 9 March 2013.
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Coordinates: 17°26′56″S 48°59′43″E / 17.44889°S 48.99528°E