Dabolava is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Miandrivazo, which is a part of Menabe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Dabolava | |
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  Dabolava Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°38′S 45°42′E / 19.633°S 45.700°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Menabe |
| District | Miandrivazo |
| Elevation | 563 m (1,847 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 8,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 617 |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 45% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]
Geography
editThe town lies between the Mahajilo and the Mania Rivers.
Wildlife
editA the small Amboloandova forest near Dabolava, a small population of Propithecus coronatus was recently discovered.[3]
References
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-09.
- ^ Propithecus coronatus
19°38′S 45°42′E / 19.633°S 45.700°E
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