Sahambano
Sahambano | |
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Sahambano Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 22°29′S 46°17′E / 22.483°S 46.283°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Ihorombe |
District | Ihosy |
Elevation[1] | 687 m (2,254 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 6,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Sahambano is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ihosy, which is a part of Ihorombe 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 85% of the population are farmers, while an additional 14.5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, beans, maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 0.5% 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 2008-04-24.
Coordinates: 22°29′S 46°17′E / 22.483°S 46.283°E
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