Mahabo, Betroka

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Mahabo
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Mahabo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°17′00″S45°12′55″E / 24.28333°S 45.21528°E / -24.28333; 45.21528
CountryFlag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar
Region Anosy
District Betroka
Population
 (2001) [1]
  Total
9,000
Time zone UTC3 (EAT)

Mahabo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betroka, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in a 2001 commune census. [1]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 55% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 38% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally, fishing employs 2% of the population. [1]

References and notes

  1. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.