Jangany
Jangany is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betroka, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Jangany | |
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  Jangany Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 22°51′S 45°47′E | |
| Country |  |
| Region | Anosy |
| District | Betroka |
| Elevation | 907 m (2,976 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 10,000 |
| • Ethnicities | Bara |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in the town thanks to the presence of a Roman Catholic mission. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 40% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, sugarcane and cassava. Industry and services provide employment for 5% and 3% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 2% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
| Amboasary Sud |  | |
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| Betroka | ||
| Taolanaro | ||
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