Manazary
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| Manazary | |
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 Manazary
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| Coordinates: 19°3′S 46°52′E / 19.05°S 46.867°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Itasy |
| District | Miarinarivo |
| Elevation[1] | 1,271 m (4,170 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 37,000 |
| • Ethnicities | Merina |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Manazary is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Miarinarivo, which is a part of Itasy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 37,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 55% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and tomato. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 40% 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 2008-04-23.
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Coordinates: 19°3′S 46°52′E / 19.05°S 46.867°E
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