Sakalalina
Sakalalina is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ihosy, which is a part of Ihorombe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Sakalalina | |
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  Sakalalina Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 22°20′S 46°29′E | |
| Country |  |
| Region | Ihorombe |
| District | Ihosy |
| Elevation | 707 m (2,320 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 7,000 |
| • Ethnicities | Bara |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-24.
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