Manombo Sud
Appearance
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Country | ![]() |
Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
District | Toliara II |
Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 17,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Manombo Sud is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Toliara II, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 17,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 55% of the population works in fishing. 35% are farmers, while an additional 5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are cassava and sugarcane, while other important agricultural products are maize and lima beans. Services provide employment for 5% 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 2008-03-13.
22°57′S 43°28′E / 22.950°S 43.467°E