Mahabo, Vohipeno
Mahabo | |
|---|---|
  Mahabo Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 22°20′S 47°46′E / 22.333°S 47.767°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
| District | Vohipeno |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 4,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Mahabo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vohipeno, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
There are just elementary school options. 99% of the people living in the commune are farmers, while a further 0.5% make their living by keeping cattle. The most important crop is coffee, while other important products are cabbage, cassava and rice. Services provide employment for 0.4% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 0.1% of the population.[2]
References and notes
[edit]- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
22°20′S 47°46′E / 22.333°S 47.767°E
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