Manambaro

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Manambaro
Manambaro is located in Madagascar
Manambaro
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 25°2′S 46°49′E / 25.033°S 46.817°E / -25.033; 46.817
Country  Madagascar
Province Toliara
Region Anosy
District Taolanaro
Elevation [1] 19 m (62 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 26,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Manambaro is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Taolanaro, which is a part of Anosy Region in Toliara Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 26,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 15% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are lychee and cassava. Industry and services provide employment for 5% and 10% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 20% of the population.[2]

[edit] References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. http://www.ilo.cornell.edu/ilo/data.html. Retrieved 2008-05-04. 

Coordinates: 25°2′S 46°49′E / 25.033°S 46.817°E / -25.033; 46.817