Mahatsinjo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vondrozo, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Mahatsinjo
Mahatsinjo is located in Madagascar
Mahatsinjo
Mahatsinjo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°48′S 47°27′E / 22.800°S 47.450°E / -22.800; 47.450
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsimo-Atsinanana
DistrictVondrozo
Elevation119 m (390 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total13,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and pepper, while other important agricultural products are cassava and rice. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]

References and notes edit

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-10.

22°48′S 47°27′E / 22.800°S 47.450°E / -22.800; 47.450