Mafaijijo
Mafaijijo is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in western Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Maintirano, which is a part of Melaky Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 5,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Mafaijijo | |
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  Mafaijijo Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 18°3′S 44°15′E | |
| Country |  |
| Region | Melaky |
| District | Maintirano |
| Elevation | 60 m (200 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 5,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 40% and 60% of the working population. The most important crop is sugarcane, while other important products are bananas, maize and tomatoes.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-04.
| Antsalova |  | |
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| Ambatomainty |
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| Besalampy | ||
| Maintirano | ||
| Morafenobe | ||
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