Manamisoa

Manamisoa
Manamisoa

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 21°46′S 46°58′E / 21.767°S 46.967°E / -21.767; 46.967
Country  Madagascar
Region Haute Matsiatra
District Ambalavao
Elevation[1] 1,076 m (3,530 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 4,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Manamisoa is a rural commune in the Central Highlands of Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambalavao, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 96% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 1% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and grapes; also cassava is an important agricultural product. Industry and services provide employment for 1% and 2% of the population, respectively.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.

Coordinates: 21°46′S 46°58′E / 21.767°S 46.967°E / -21.767; 46.967


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