Lopary

Lopary is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vangaindrano, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 24,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Lopary
Lopary
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 23°11′S 47°40′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsimo-Atsinanana
DistrictVangaindrano
Elevation7 m (23 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total24,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 96% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are cassava and rice; also coffee is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 2% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-05.


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