Sambaina
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 Sambaina
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| Coordinates: 18°54′S 47°47′E / 18.9°S 47.783°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Analamanga |
| District | Manjakandriana |
| Elevation[1] | 1,426 m (4,678 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 7,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Sambaina is the name of several towns and communes in Madagascar. Sambaina (Manjakandriana) belongs to the district of Manjakandriana, which is a part of Analamanga Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority, 85%, of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are cassava and potatoes, while other important agricultural products are beans and rice. Services provide employment for 15% of the population.[2]
Sambaina (Antsirabe) is situated to the north of Antsirabe with geographical coordinates of 19°37′0″S, 47°8′0″E. It is notable for its reserves of hydrocarbons in the form of bituminous schist. These are reported by the USGS[3] categorised as oil shale and estimated at 32 million barrels (5,100,000 m3) of shale oil. They are currently under appraisal by Avana Petroleum, a company founded by Sam Malin.
[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 2008-06-03.
- ^ Geology and Resources of Some World Oil-Shale Deposits, Scientific Investigations Report 2005–5294
Coordinates: 18°54′S 47°47′E / 18.9°S 47.783°E
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