Mahasolo
Mahasolo | |
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  Mahasolo Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°7′S 46°22′E / 19.117°S 46.367°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Bongolava |
| District | Tsiroanomandidy |
| Elevation | 861 m (2,825 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 30,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Mahasolo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Tsiroanomandidy, which is a part of Bongolava Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 30,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 18% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and maize; also cassava is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.
Capital: Tsiroanomandidy | ||
| Fenoarivobe (8) - 115 |  | |
| Tsiroanomandidy (16) - 119 | ||
2 districts; 25 communes | ||
19°7′S 46°22′E / 19.117°S 46.367°E
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