Mahazoma is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Maevatanana, which is a part of Betsiboka Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 18,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Mahazoma | |
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  Mahazoma Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 17°10′S 46°34′E / 17.167°S 46.567°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Betsiboka |
| District | Maevatanana |
| Elevation | 81 m (266 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 18,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining.[2]
The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize, cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[2]
References and notes
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c d "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-05.
17°10′S 46°34′E / 17.167°S 46.567°E
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