Savana
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Not to be confused with Savanna.
| Savana | |
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 Savana
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| Coordinates: 22°23′S 47°54′E / 22.383°S 47.9°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
| District | Vohipeno |
| Elevation[1] | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 4,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Savana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vohipeno, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 74.9% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee, lychee and cassava. Services provide employment for 0.1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 25% 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 2008-05-03.
Coordinates: 22°23′S 47°54′E / 22.383°S 47.9°E
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