Mandiso

Mandiso
Mandiso

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 24°53′S 46°49′E / 24.883°S 46.817°E / -24.883; 46.817
Country  Madagascar
Region Anosy
District Taolanaro
Elevation[1] 89 m (292 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 6,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Mandiso is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Taolanaro, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 2% 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 2008-05-04.

Coordinates: 24°53′S 46°49′E / 24.883°S 46.817°E / -24.883; 46.817


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