Mangataboahangy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatofinandrahana, which is a part of Amoron'i Mania Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Mangataboahangy | |
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Coordinates: 20°16′S 46°12′E / 20.267°S 46.200°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Amoron'i Mania |
District | Ambatofinandrahana |
Elevation | 1,092 m (3,583 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 8,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, beans, maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% 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 2008-05-11.
20°16′S 46°12′E / 20.267°S 46.200°E