Trangahy
Trangahy is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in western Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsalova, which is a part of Melaky Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Trangahy | |
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Trangahy Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 19°7′S 44°33′E | |
Country | |
Region | Melaky |
District | Antsalova |
Elevation | 29 m (95 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 8,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority (60%) of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 20% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas, sugarcane and cassava. Additionally fishing employs 20% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-04.
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