Nosibe

Nosibe 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 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Nosibe
Nosibe
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 13°9′S 49°48′E
Country Madagascar
RegionSava
DistrictVohemar
Elevation38 m (125 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total9,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 85% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 14% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas, sugarcane and maize. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 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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