Mahafasa Centre
Appearance
Mahafasa Centre | |
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Coordinates: 22°40′S 47°39′E / 22.667°S 47.650°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Atsimo-Atsinanana |
District | Farafangana |
Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 89,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Mahafasa Centre is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Farafangana, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 89,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 97% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and coffee, while other important agricultural products are cassava and pepper. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 2.5% of the population.[2]
Roads
[edit]There is an unpaved rural piste of 25.2 km between Mahafasa Centre and , Namohora Iaborano and Ambalatany.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-05.
- ^ [w.facebook.com/orangeactu/photos/a.1380589932211150/3244840352452756/ Orange Actu]
22°40′S 47°39′E / 22.667°S 47.650°E