Mahaly is a rural commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Amboasary Sud, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated 15197 in 2018. It is situated at 45 km from Tsivory.

Mahaly
Mahaly is located in Madagascar
Mahaly
Mahaly
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°10′S 46°21′E / 24.167°S 46.350°E / -24.167; 46.350
Country Madagascar
RegionAnosy
DistrictAmboasary Sud
Area
 • Total1,505 km2 (581 sq mi)
Elevation235 m (771 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total15,197
 • Density7.75/km2 (20.1/sq mi)
 • Ethnicities
Antandroy Bara Antanosy
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
603


Agriculture edit

Rice, manioc, corn, peanuts, vegetables and zebu breeding are the principal agricultural activities.

Ethnics edit

Antandroy, Bara and Antanosy are the main people.

Rivers edit

Mandrare River, Manambolo River, Voronkatsa, Sahanony, Mangotro, Antalimanga, Betatatsy and Ambia.

References and notes edit

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission

24°10′S 46°21′E / 24.167°S 46.350°E / -24.167; 46.350