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 | |
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  Nosibe Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 13°9′S 49°48′E | |
| Country |  |
| Region | Sava |
| District | Vohemar |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 9,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (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
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-25.
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