Manamisoa is a rural commune in the Central Highlands of Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambalavao, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Manamisoa | |
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Coordinates: 21°46′S 46°58′E / 21.767°S 46.967°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Haute Matsiatra |
District | Ambalavao |
Elevation | 1,076 m (3,530 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 4,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 96% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 1% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and grapes; also cassava is an important agricultural product. Industry and services provide employment for 1% and 2% of the population, respectively.[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 2008-05-01.
21°46′S 46°58′E / 21.767°S 46.967°E