Tongobory
| Tongobory | |
|---|---|
  Tongobory Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 23°31′S 44°20′E / 23.517°S 44.333°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Betioky |
| Elevation[1] | 88 m (289 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 21,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Tongobory is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in southwest Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betioky, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 21,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 40% and 15% of the working population. The most important crops are maize and beans, while other important agricultural products are sweet potatoes and lima beans. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 40% of the population.[2]
Geography
Tongobory is situated at the Onilahy River and at a distance of 65 km from Andranovory.
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 2008-03-12.
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Coordinates: 23°31′S 44°20′E / 23.517°S 44.333°E