Sahambavy
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| Sahambavy | |
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 Sahambavy
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| Coordinates: 21°26′S 47°17′E / 21.433°S 47.283°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Haute Matsiatra |
| District | Fianarantsoa II |
| Elevation[1] | 1,116 m (3,661 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 17,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Sahambavy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fianarantsoa II, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 17,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 58% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 30% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops is rice, while other important agricultural products are cassava and potatoes. Industry and services provide employment for 10% and 2% of the population, respectively.[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 2008-05-01.
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