Mahavelona, Soavinandriana

Mahavelona is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Soavinandriana, which is a part of Itasy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 14,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Mahavelona
Mahavelona
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°10′S 46°31′E
Country Madagascar
RegionItasy
DistrictSoavinandriana
Elevation1,006 m (3,301 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total14,000
  Ethnicities
Merina
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 8% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and maize; also cassava is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-23.


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