Mahalina
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| Mahalina | |
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 Mahalina
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| Coordinates: 12°32′S 48°49′E / 12.533°S 48.817°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Diana |
| District | Antsiranana II |
| Elevation[1] | 32 m (105 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 2,217 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Mahalina is a municipality (French: commune, Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsiranana II, which is a part of Diana Region. According to 2001 census the population of Mahalina was 2,217.[2]
The majority 95 % of the population are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are banana and coconut. Fishing employs the rest 5 % 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 2008-02-13.
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Coordinates: 12°32′S 48°49′E / 12.533°S 48.817°E
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