Jafaro

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Jafaro
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Jafaro
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°55′S45°31′E / 24.917°S 45.517°E / -24.917; 45.517
CountryFlag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar
Region Androy
District Ambovombe
Elevation
[1]
225 m (738 ft)
Population
 (2001) [2]
 • Total
22,000
Time zone UTC3 (EAT)

Jafaro is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambovombe, which is a part of Androy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 22,000 in 2001 commune census. [2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 37% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are maize and tobacco, while other important agricultural products are peanuts and cassava. Services provide employment for 3% of the population. [2]

References and notes

  1. ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.

24°55′S45°31′E / 24.917°S 45.517°E / -24.917; 45.517


  1. ↑ antanimora-sud-demande un district
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