Mahatsinjo, Maevatanana

Mahatsinjo is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Maevatanana, which is a part of Betsiboka Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Mahatsinjo
Mahatsinjo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 17°44′S 47°2′E
Country Madagascar
RegionBetsiboka
DistrictMaevatanana
Elevation816 m (2,677 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total15,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 85% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 12% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize, cassava, barley and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 3% 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 2008-03-05.


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