Mantasoa
Mantasoa is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manjakandriana, which is a part of Analamanga Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Mantasoa | |
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  Mantasoa Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°1′S 47°50′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Analamanga |
| District | Manjakandriana |
| Elevation | 1,397 m (4,583 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Mantasoa is served by a local airport. In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The majority 95.5% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 0.5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 3% of the population. 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 2008-06-03.
| Ambohidratrimo |
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| Andramasina |
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| Anjozorobe |
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| Ankazobe |
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| Antananarivo Renivohitra | ||
| Antananarivo Atsimondrano |
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| Antananarivo Avaradrano |
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| Manjakandriana | ||
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