Sahatavy is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vavatenina, which is a part of Analanjirofo Region in Toamasina Province.
Sahatavy | |
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Coordinates: 17°26′56″S 48°59′43″E / 17.44889°S 48.99528°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Analanjirofo |
District | Vavatenina |
Elevation | 236 m (774 ft) |
Population (2018) | |
• Total | 16,334 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 16,334 inhabitants in 2018.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee and cloves. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[3]
Rivers
editIt lies at the river with the same name: Sahatavy River.
References and notes
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ Troisieme Recensement General
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-08.
17°26′56″S 48°59′43″E / 17.44889°S 48.99528°E