Matsohely
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| Matsohely | |
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 Matsohely
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| Coordinates: 14°37′S 49°34′E / 14.617°S 49.567°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Sava |
| District | Andapa |
| Elevation[1] | 487 m (1,598 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 7,565 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Matsohely is a commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Andapa, which is a part of Sava Region. According to 2001 census the population of Matsohely was 7,565.[2]
Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 99.3 % of the population are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanut, coffee and beans. Services provide employment for 0.7 % 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 2008-02-15.
Coordinates: 14°37′S 49°34′E / 14.617°S 49.567°E
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