Sadjoavato
Sadjoavato is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsiranana II, which is a part of Diana Region and is situated between Antsiranana and Ambilombe on the Route Nationale 6 at a distance of approx. 51 km from Antsiranana[3]
Sadjoavato | |
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Sadjoavato Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 12°37′S 49°21′E | |
Country | |
Region | Diana |
District | Antsiranana II |
Elevation | 249 m (817 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 7,600 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
According to 2001 commune census the population of Sadjoavato was 7,600.[2]
Only primary schooling is available in town. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens. The majority 98% of the population are farmers, while an additional 1.5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is maize, while other important products are cassava and rice. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population.[2]
Visitor attractions
The Tsingy Rouge are situated near this town.
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-13.
- (in Malagasy inovaovao.com