Mangidy
Mangidy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ikalamavony, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Mangidy | |
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  Mangidy Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°15′S 46°48′E | |
| Country |  |
| Region | Haute Matsiatra |
| District | Ikalamavony |
| Elevation | 1,248 m (4,094 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 13,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 39.9% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and beans, while other important agricultural products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 0.1% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
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