Mahamaibe

Mahamaibe is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manakara, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Mahamaibe
Mahamaibe
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°45′S 47°53′E
Country Madagascar
RegionVatovavy-Fitovinany
DistrictManakara
Elevation29 m (95 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total9,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and rice, while other important agricultural products are bananas and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% 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 2008-05-03.


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