Mahambo
Mahambo is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fenerive Est, which is a part of Analanjirofo Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 26,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Mahambo | |
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  Mahambo Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 17°29′S 49°28′E | |
| Country |  |
| Region | Analanjirofo |
| District | Fenerive Est |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 26,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and bananas, while other important agricultural products are cloves and lychee. Services provide employment for 17% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 3% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-07.
| Fenerive Est |
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| Mananara Nord |
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| Maroantsetra |
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| Sainte Marie | ||
| Soanierana Ivongo |
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| Vavatenina | ||
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