Mahabo, Betroka
Place in Anosy, Madagascar
24°17′00″S 45°12′55″E / 24.28333°S 45.21528°E / -24.28333; 45.21528 (2001)[1]
Mahabo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betroka, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[1]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 55% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 38% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 2% of the population.[1]
References and notes
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
- v
- t
- e
Communes in the Anosy Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Fort Dauphin (Taolagnaro)
- Amboasary Sud
- Behara
- Berano Ville
- Ebelo
- Elonty
- Esira
- Ifotaka
- Mahabo
- Mahaly
- Manevy
- Maromby
- Marotsiraka
- Sampona
- Ranobe
- Tanandava Sud
- Tranomaro
- Tomboarivo
- Tsivory
3 districts; 62 communes
This Anosy Region location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
- v
- t
- e