Sahatsiho Ambohimanjaka
Sahatsiho Ambohimanjaka is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambositra, which is a part of Amoron'i Mania Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Sahatsiho Ambohimanjaka | |
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  Sahatsiho Ambohimanjaka Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 20°12′S 47°2′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Amoron'i Mania |
| District | Ambositra |
| Elevation | 1,478 m (4,849 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 9,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 4.5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and maize, while other important agricultural products are beans and cassava. Industry and services provide employment for 0.3% and 0.2% of the population, respectively.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-13.
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