Manohisoa is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betafo, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,422 in 2018.

Manohisoa
Manohisoa is located in Madagascar
Manohisoa
Manohisoa
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°47′S 46°46′E / 19.783°S 46.767°E / -19.783; 46.767
Country Madagascar
RegionVakinankaratra
DistrictBetafo
Elevation1,642 m (5,387 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total15,422
 • Ethnicities
Merina
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 2% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans and cassava.[2]

References and notes

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  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-22.

19°47′S 46°46′E / 19.783°S 46.767°E / -19.783; 46.767