Mahazony

Mahazony
Mahazony

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 21°59′S 47°1′E / 21.983°S 47.017°E / -21.983; 47.017
Country  Madagascar
Region Haute Matsiatra
District Ambalavao
Elevation[1] 1,055 m (3,461 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 11,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Mahazony is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambalavao, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and tobacco. Services provide employment for 1% 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 2008-05-01.

Coordinates: 21°59′S 47°1′E / 21.983°S 47.017°E / -21.983; 47.017


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