Mizilo Gara is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manakara, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Mizilo Gara
Mizilo Gara is located in Madagascar
Mizilo Gara
Mizilo Gara
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°0′S 47°57′E / 22.000°S 47.950°E / -22.000; 47.950
Country Madagascar
RegionVatovavy-Fitovinany
DistrictManakara
Elevation12 m (39 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total8,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 94% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are cassava and lychee, while other important agricultural products are sugarcane and rice. Industry and services provide employment for 5% and 1% of the population, respectively.[2]

It lies at the Fianarantsoa-Côte Est railway and the RN 12 that links the town with Fianarantsoa and Manakara

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 2008-05-03.

22°0′S 47°57′E / 22.000°S 47.950°E / -22.000; 47.950