Manakambahiny Est
| Manakambahiny Est | |
|---|---|
  Manakambahiny Est Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 17°51′S 48°46′E / 17.850°S 48.767°E | |
| Country |
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| Region | Alaotra-Mangoro |
| District | Ambatondrazaka |
| Elevation[1] | 1,106 m (3,629 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 8,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Manakambahiny Est is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatondrazaka, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 18% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas, sugarcane, cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-06.
| Ambatondrazaka |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Amparafaravola | ||
| Andilamena | ||
| Anosibe An'ala |
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| Moramanga | ||
Coordinates: 17°51′S 48°46′E / 17.850°S 48.767°E
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