Mahabako

Mahabako
Mahabako

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 21°45′S 47°43′E / 21.750°S 47.717°E / -21.750; 47.717
Country  Madagascar
Region Vatovavy-Fitovinany
District Manakara
Elevation[1] 210 m (690 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 10,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Mahabako 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 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 40% and 40% of the working population. The most important crops are coffee and rice, while other important agricultural products are bananas and cassava. Industry and services provide employment for 5% and 15% of the population, respectively.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.

Coordinates: 21°45′S 47°43′E / 21.750°S 47.717°E / -21.750; 47.717


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