Lokomby is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manakara, which is a part of Fitovinany. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Lokomby
Lokomby is located in Madagascar
Lokomby
Lokomby
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°11′S 47°45′E / 22.183°S 47.750°E / -22.183; 47.750
Country Madagascar
RegionFitovinany
DistrictManakara
Elevation23 m (75 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total15,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
316

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and rice, while other important agricultural products are cloves, lychee and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]

References and notes

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  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.

22°11′S 47°45′E / 22.183°S 47.750°E / -22.183; 47.750