Gogogogo
| Gogogogo | |
|---|---|
  Gogogogo Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 24°16′S 44°48′E / 24.267°S 44.800°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Ampanihy |
| Elevation[1] | 341 m (1,119 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 1,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Gogogogo is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in southwestern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ampanihy, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 1,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority or about 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 15% receive their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is cassava, while other important products are peanuts, maize, sweet potatoes and cowpeas. Services provide employment for 25% of the population.[2] There are also some mineral resources in the area.[3]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-11.
- ↑ "Gogogogo (B1) Mining Property | PropertyMine". Global InfoMine. 2008. Retrieved 2008-04-21.
| Ampanihy |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Ankazoabo | ||
| Benenitra | ||
| Beroroha | ||
| Betioky Sud | ||
| Morombe |
| |
| Sakaraha | ||
| Toliara I | ||
| Toliara II | ||
Coordinates: 24°16′S 44°48′E / 24.267°S 44.800°E
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