Lohafary is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vangaindrano, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Lohafary | |
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  Lohafary Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 23°15′S 47°26′E / 23.250°S 47.433°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Atsinanana |
| District | Vangaindrano |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and rice, while other important agricultural products are sugarcane and cassava. Services provide employment for 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 2008-05-05.
23°15′S 47°26′E / 23.250°S 47.433°E
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