Leanja is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Boriziny, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 16,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Leanja | |
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  Leanja Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 15°33′S 47°56′E / 15.550°S 47.933°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Sofia |
| District | Boriziny |
| Elevation | 74 m (243 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 16,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cotton, maize, cassava and tobacco. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population.[2]
References and notes
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-02.
15°33′S 47°56′E / 15.550°S 47.933°E
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