Sakoana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manakara, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Sakoana | |
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  Sakoana Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 22°12′S 47°50′E / 22.200°S 47.833°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
| District | Manakara |
| Elevation | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 13,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 97.3% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are cassava and rice, while lychee is also important. Industry and services provide employment for 0.2% and 2.5% 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 2008-05-03.
22°12′S 47°50′E / 22.200°S 47.833°E
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