Tongobory

Tongobory is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in southwest Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betioky, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 21,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Tongobory
Tongobory
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 23°31′S 44°20′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsimo-Andrefana
DistrictBetioky
Elevation88 m (289 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total21,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 40% and 15% of the working population. The most important crops are maize and beans, while other important agricultural products are sweet potatoes and lima beans. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 40% of the population.[2]

Geography

Tongobory is situated at the Onilahy River and at a distance of 65 km from Andranovory.

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-12.


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