Fahizay Ambatolahimasina
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| Fahizay Ambatolahimasina | |
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 Fahizay Ambatolahimasina
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| Coordinates: 20°30′S 47°21′E / 20.5°S 47.35°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Amoron'i Mania |
| District | Ambositra |
| Elevation[1] | 1,382 m (4,534 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 6,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Fahizay Ambatolahimasina is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambositra, which is a part of Amoron'i Mania Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 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. The most important crops are rice and cassava, while other important agricultural products are sweet potatoes and potatoes. Services provide employment for 20% of the population.[2]
[edit] References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. http://www.ilo.cornell.edu/ilo/data.html. Retrieved 2008-05-13.
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