Mahasoa
Mahasoa | |
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Mahasoa Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 21°59′S 45°57′E / 21.983°S 45.950°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Ihorombe |
District | Ihosy |
Elevation[1] | 748 m (2,454 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 3,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Mahasoa is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ihosy, which is a part of Ihorombe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 3,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, maize and cassava. Additionally fishing employs 2% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-24.
Coordinates: 21°59′S 45°57′E / 21.983°S 45.950°E
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