Mantaly
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| Mantaly | |
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 Mantaly
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| Coordinates: 13°10′S 48°58′E / 13.167°S 48.967°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Diana |
| District | Ambilobe |
| Elevation[1] | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 14,420 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Mantaly is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambilobe, which is a part of Diana Region. According to 2001 commune census the population of Mantaly was 14,420.[2]
Mantaly is served by a local airport. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population are farmers, while an additional 4.5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are banana, coffee and sugarcane. Services provide employment for 0.5% 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: 13°10′S 48°58′E / 13.167°S 48.967°E
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