Mahatalaky
Mahatalaky | |
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  Mahatalaky Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 24°47′S 47°5′E / 24.783°S 47.083°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Anosy |
| District | Taolanaro |
| Elevation | 33 m (108 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 25,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Mahatalaky is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Taolanaro, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 25,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 40% and 20% of the working population. The most important crop is bananas, while other important products are coffee, cassava and rice. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 35% 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 2008-05-04.
Capital: Fort Dauphin (Taolagnaro) | ||
| Amboasary Sud (18) - 603 |  | |
| Betroka (20) - 613 | ||
| Taolagnaro (24) - 614 | ||
3 districts; 62 communes | ||
24°47′S 47°5′E / 24.783°S 47.083°E
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