Mahasolo

Mahasolo
Mahasolo

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 19°7′S 46°22′E / 19.117°S 46.367°E / -19.117; 46.367
Country  Madagascar
Region Bongolava
District Tsiroanomandidy
Elevation[1] 861 m (2,825 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 • Total 30,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Mahasolo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Tsiroanomandidy, which is a part of Bongolava Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 30,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 18% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and maize; also cassava is an important agricultural product. 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 2008-05-02.

Coordinates: 19°7′S 46°22′E / 19.117°S 46.367°E / -19.117; 46.367


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