Mitsinjo
| Mitsinjo | |
|---|---|
  Mitsinjo Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 16°0′S 45°52′E / 16.000°S 45.867°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Boeny |
| District | Mitsinjo |
| Elevation[1] | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 19,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Mitsinjo is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in western Madagascar approximately 70 kilometres south of Mahajanga. It belongs to the district of Mitsinjo, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 19,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The majority 70% of the population works in fishing. 15% are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are maize and rice; also sweet potatoes is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 5% 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 2008-03-03.
Coordinates: 16°0′S 45°52′E / 16.000°S 45.867°E