Milanoa

Milanoa is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vohemar, which is a part of Sava Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 17,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Milanoa
Milanoa
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 13°35′S 49°47′E
Country Madagascar
RegionSava
DistrictVohemar
Elevation92 m (302 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total17,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Education

Primary and junior level secondary education are available.

Farming

The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 0.5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and vanilla, while other important agricultural products are sugarcane and beans. Services provide employment for 0.5% 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 2008-02-25.


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