Mitanty is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manakara Atsimo, which is a part of the region of Fitovinany. The population of the municipality was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[1]
Mitanty | |
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| Coordinates: 21°44′S 48°00′E / 21.733°S 48.000°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Fitovinany |
| District | Manakara Atsimo |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
| • Total | 9,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 316 |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee, cloves, oranges and cassava. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[1]
Geography
editThis municipality is situated at 68 km from Manakara and 8km from the National road 12 at Analavory.[2] It lies at the Faraony River.
References
edit- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
- ^ Monographie du village Mitanty
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