Mihavatsy is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Sakaraha, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 3,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Mihavatsy | |
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  Mihavatsy Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 22°54′S 44°8′E / 22.900°S 44.133°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Sakaraha |
| Elevation | 480 m (1,570 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 3,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 55% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 44% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is cassava, while other important products are maize and taro. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]
References and notes
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-25.
22°54′S 44°8′E / 22.900°S 44.133°E
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