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 | |
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![]() ![]() Tongobory Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 23°31′S 44°20′E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
District | Betioky |
Elevation | 88 m (289 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 21,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (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
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-12.
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