Mahajamba Usine

Mahajamba Usine
Mahajamba Usine

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 15°42′S 47°6′E / 15.700°S 47.100°E / -15.700; 47.100
Country  Madagascar
Region Boeny
District Mahajanga II
Elevation[1] 9 m (30 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 • Total 14,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Mahajamba Usine is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mahajanga II, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 14,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Mahajamba Usine is served by a local airport. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and peanuts, while other important agricultural products are bananas and cassava. Industry and services provide employment for 7% and 2% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 11% of the population.[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 2008-03-03.

Coordinates: 15°42′S 47°6′E / 15.700°S 47.100°E / -15.700; 47.100


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