Sahamadio, Fandriana
Appearance
Sahamadio | |
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Coordinates: 20°18′S 47°24′E / 20.300°S 47.400°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Amoron'i Mania |
District | Fandriana |
Elevation | 1,334 m (4,377 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 17,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Postal code | 308 |
Sahamadio is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fandriana, which is a part of Amoron'i Mania Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 17,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 49% and 45% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize, cassava and sweet potatoes. Industry and services provide employment for 1% and 5% of the population, respectively.[2]
Geography
[edit]It is situated at the Mania River. This municipality is crossed by the National Road 41.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 13 May 2008.
- ^ LES DIMENSIONS GEOGRAPHIQUES DE LA VULGARISATION DES ENGRAIS DE GUANOMAD DANS LES SOUS-ESPACES DE FISAKANA