Gogogogo
Gogogogo | |
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  Gogogogo Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 24°16′S 44°48′E / 24.267°S 44.800°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Ampanihy |
| Elevation | 341 m (1,119 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 1,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Gogogogo is a town and commune (Template:Lang-mg) in southwestern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ampanihy, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 1,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority or about 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 15% receive their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is cassava, while other important products are peanuts, maize, sweet potatoes and cowpeas. Services provide employment for 25% of the population.[2] There are also some mineral resources in the area.[3]
References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-11.
- ^ "Gogogogo (B1) Mining Property | PropertyMine". Global InfoMine. 2008. Retrieved 2008-04-21.
Capital: Toliara | ||
| Ampanihy Ouest (19) - 605 |  | |
| Ankazoabo - 606 - (10) | ||
| Benenitra - 610 - (6) | ||
| Beroroha - 611 - (9) | ||
| Betioky-Atsimo -612 - (31) |
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| Morombe (9) - 618 | ||
| Sakaraha (12) - 620 | ||
| Toliara I (1) | ||
| Toliara II (22) (602) | ||
9 districts; 119 communes | ||
24°16′S 44°48′E / 24.267°S 44.800°E
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