Mahatsinjony
Mahatsinjony is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fianarantsoa II, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 14,000 in the 2001 commune census.[2]
Mahatsinjony | |
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  Mahatsinjony Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°25′S 47°12′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Haute Matsiatra |
| District | Fianarantsoa II |
| Elevation | 1,102 m (3,615 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 14,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 1% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are sweet potatoes and rice, while other important agricultural products are beans and cassava. Additionally, fishing employs 1% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
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