Mahazoarivo, Fianarantsoa II
Mahazoarivo | |
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Mahazoarivo Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 21°22′S 46°49′E / 21.367°S 46.817°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Haute Matsiatra |
District | Fianarantsoa II |
Elevation[1] | 1,274 m (4,180 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 12,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Mahazoarivo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fianarantsoa II, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and peanuts, while other important agricultural products are beans and cassava. Services provide employment for 2% 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 2008-05-01.
Coordinates: 21°22′S 46°49′E / 21.367°S 46.817°E
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