Mahazoarivo, Vohipeno

Mahazoarivo, Vohipeno
Mahazoarivo
Mahazoarivo is located in Madagascar
Mahazoarivo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°19′S 47°35′E / 22.317°S 47.583°E / -22.317; 47.583
Country  Madagascar
Region Vatovavy-Fitovinany
District Vohipeno
Elevation[1] 77 m (253 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 19,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

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

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. http://www.ilo.cornell.edu/ilo/data.html. Retrieved 2008-05-03. 

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


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