Mahafasa Centre | |
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| Coordinates: 22°40′S47°39′E / 22.667°S 47.650°E | |
| Country | |
| Region | Atsimo-Atsinanana |
| District | Farafangana |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Population (2001) [2] | |
• Total | 89,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Mahafasa Centre is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Farafangana, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 89,000 in 2001 commune census. [2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 97% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and coffee, while other important agricultural products are cassava and pepper. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 2.5% of the population. [2]
There is an unpaved rural piste of 25.2 km between Mahafasa Centre, Namohora Iaborano, and Ambalatany. [3]
22°40′S47°39′E / 22.667°S 47.650°E