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 |  |
| Region | Atsimo-Atsinanana |
| District | Vangaindrano |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 24,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (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
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-05.
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