- Mahajamba Usine
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Mahajamba Usine Location in Madagascar Coordinates: 15°42′S 47°6′E / 15.7°S 47.1°E Country Madagascar
Region Boeny District Mahajanga II Elevation[1] 9 m (30 ft) Population (2001)[2] - Total 14,000 Time zone EAT (UTC3) Mahajamba Usine is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mahajanga II, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 14,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Mahajamba Usine is served by a local airport. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and peanuts, while other important agricultural products are bananas and cassava. Industry and services provide employment for 7% and 2% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 11% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. http://www.ilo.cornell.edu/ilo/data.html. Retrieved 2008-03-03.
Ambato-Boeni Mahajanga Mahajanga II Ambalabe Befanjava · Ambalakida · Andranoboka · Bekobay · Belobaka · Betsako · Boanamary · Mahajamba Usine · MariaranoMarovoay Mitsinjo Soalala Coordinates: 15°42′S 47°6′E / 15.7°S 47.1°E
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