Mahalina

Mahalina
Mahalina
Mahalina is located in Madagascar
Mahalina
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 12°32′S 48°49′E / 12.533°S 48.817°E / -12.533; 48.817
Country  Madagascar
Region Diana
District Antsiranana II
Elevation[1] 32 m (105 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 2,217
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Mahalina is a municipality (French: commune, Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsiranana II, which is a part of Diana Region. According to 2001 census the population of Mahalina was 2,217.[2]

The majority 95 % of the population are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are banana and coconut. Fishing employs the rest 5 % of the population.[2]

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Coordinates: 12°32′S 48°49′E / 12.533°S 48.817°E / -12.533; 48.817