Mahaly

Mahaly is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Amboasary Sud, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Mahaly
Mahaly
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°10′S 46°21′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAnosy
DistrictAmboasary Sud
Elevation235 m (771 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total11,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is cassava, while other important products are peanuts, maize and rice. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 9% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.


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