Mahabo, Betroka
Mahabo | |
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Country |
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Region | Anosy |
District | Betroka |
Population (2001)[1] | |
• Total | 9,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Mahabo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betroka, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[1]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 55% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 38% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 2% of the population.[1]
References and notes
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
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