Mahavoky Nord is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mananjary, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Mahavoky Nord | |
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  Mahavoky Nord Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 20°50′S 48°18′E / 20.833°S 48.300°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
| District | Mananjary |
| Elevation | 40 m (130 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 6,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas, coffee, 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 2008-05-03.
20°50′S 48°18′E / 20.833°S 48.300°E
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