Sakalalina is a municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ihosy, which is a part of Ihorombe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Sakalalina | |
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  Sakalalina Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 22°20′S 46°29′E / 22.333°S 46.483°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Ihorombe |
| District | Ihosy |
| Elevation | 707 m (2,320 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 7,000 |
| • Ethnicities | Bara |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]
5 fokontany (villages) are part of this municipality: : Bekijoly, Andemaka, Mahatsinjorano, Iangaty and Soaserana.
Roads
editSakalalina is connected with Ihosy (56km) and the National road 7 by a secondary, unpaved road of 36 km.[3]
References
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-24.
- ^ Marbres de la zone de Namarina-Sakalina
22°20′S 46°29′E / 22.333°S 46.483°E
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