Mahatsinjony is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fianarantsoa II, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 14,000 in the 2001 commune census.[2]

Mahatsinjony
Mahatsinjony is located in Madagascar
Mahatsinjony
Mahatsinjony
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°25′S 47°12′E / 21.417°S 47.200°E / -21.417; 47.200
Country Madagascar
RegionHaute Matsiatra
DistrictFianarantsoa II
Elevation1,102 m (3,615 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total14,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority (98%) of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 1% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are sweet potatoes and rice, while other important agricultural products are beans and cassava. Additionally, 1% of the population are employed in the fishing industry.[2]

References and notes

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  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.

21°25′S 47°12′E / 21.417°S 47.200°E / -21.417; 47.200