Mahazoarivo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fandriana, which is a part of Amoron'i Mania Region. The population of the commune was 11,869 in 2019, distributed over 21 Fokontany (villages).
Mahazoarivo | |
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Coordinates: 20°23′S 47°26′E / 20.383°S 47.433°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Amoron'i Mania |
District | Fandriana |
Area | |
• Total | 255 km2 (98 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,443 m (4,734 ft) |
Population (2019)Census | |
• Total | 11,869 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Postal code | 308 |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 0.5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and beans, while other important agricultural products are cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 1.5% of the population.[3]
References
edit- ^ Reconnaissance dans le paysage Fandriana-Marolambo
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-13.
20°23′S 47°26′E / 20.383°S 47.433°E