Mahasoabe, Vohipeno
Mahasoabe | |
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Mahasoabe Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 22°16′S 47°46′E / 22.267°S 47.767°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
District | Vohipeno |
Elevation[1] | 12 m (39 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 7,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Mahasoabe is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vohipeno, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 2% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is coffee, while other important products are sugarcane, cassava and rice. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 7% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
Coordinates: 22°16′S 47°46′E / 22.267°S 47.767°E
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