Malaimbandy

Malaimbandy
Malaimbandy
Malaimbandy is located in Madagascar
Malaimbandy
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°20′S 45°36′E / 20.333°S 45.6°E / -20.333; 45.6
Country  Madagascar
Region Menabe
District Mahabo
Elevation[1] 140 m (459 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 26,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Malaimbandy is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mahabo, which is a part of Menabe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 26,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Malaimbandy is just served by a local airport. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 70% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 30% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and tobacco.[2]

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Coordinates: 20°20′S 45°36′E / 20.333°S 45.6°E / -20.333; 45.6