Mahasoa Est

Mahasoa Est
Mahasoa Est
Country  Madagascar
Region Anosy
District Betroka
Population (2001)[1]
 - Total 4,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Mahasoa Est 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 4,000 in 2001 commune census.[1]

Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 48% and 49% of the working population. The most important crops are rice and cassava, while other important agricultural products are maize and onions. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population.[1]

References and notes

  1. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. http://www.ilo.cornell.edu/ilo/data.html. Retrieved 2008-05-04. 
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Coordinates: 22°06′S 44°59′E / 22.1°S 44.983°E / -22.1; 44.983

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