Mangabe, Maevatanana
Mangabe 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 16,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Mangabe | |
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  Mangabe Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 16°43′S 46°49′E | |
| Country |  |
| Region | Betsiboka |
| District | Maevatanana |
| Elevation | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 16,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 65% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 15% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop are onions, while other important products are maize and rice. Additionally fishing employs 20% of the population.[2]
There are 8 Fokontany within the rural commune of Mangabe: Ambinanikely, Anosimiadana, Antanambao, Kamotro, Kapingo, Madirobe, Merimandroso, Mangabe.
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-05.
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