Matsohely

Matsohely
Matsohely
Matsohely is located in Madagascar
Matsohely
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 14°37′S 49°34′E / 14.617°S 49.567°E / -14.617; 49.567
Country  Madagascar
Region Sava
District Andapa
Elevation[1] 487 m (1,598 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 7,565
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Matsohely is a commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Andapa, which is a part of Sava Region. According to 2001 census the population of Matsohely was 7,565.[2]

Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 99.3 % of the population are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanut, coffee and beans. Services provide employment for 0.7 % 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 2008-02-15. 
v · Communes in the Sava Region of the Republic of Madagascar
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Antalaha
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Coordinates: 14°37′S 49°34′E / 14.617°S 49.567°E / -14.617; 49.567

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