Miary

Miary is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Toliara II, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Miary
Miary
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 23°18′S 43°44′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsimo-Andrefana
DistrictToliara II
Elevation34 m (112 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total6,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 40% and 40% of the working population. The most important crops are cotton and cassava, while other important agricultural products are sugarcane and maize. Services provide employment for 20% 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 2008-03-13.


gollark: It's quite telling.
gollark: Alternatively, sneak a GPS tracker onto the bus.
gollark: You should complain to someone if it actually goes past you even if you arrive on time.
gollark: My Linux install hibernates fine, without imploding, which is nice.
gollark: Ah, so you are finally switching to the superior OS, then.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.