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Mahazoarivo, Vohipeno

Coordinates: 22°19′S 47°35′E / 22.317°S 47.583°E / -22.317; 47.583
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Mahazoarivo
Mahazoarivo is located in Madagascar
Mahazoarivo
Mahazoarivo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°19′S 47°35′E / 22.317°S 47.583°E / -22.317; 47.583
Country Madagascar
RegionVatovavy-Fitovinany
DistrictVohipeno
Elevation77 m (253 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total
19,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Mahazoarivo 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 19,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and beans, while other important agricultural products are pineapple, bananas and coffee. Services provide employment for 10% of the population.[2]

References and notes

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  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.

22°19′S 47°35′E / 22.317°S 47.583°E / -22.317; 47.583