Mahasolo

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Mahasolo
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Mahasolo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°7′15″S46°21′56″E / 19.12083°S 46.36556°E / -19.12083; 46.36556
CountryFlag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar
Region Bongolava
District Tsiroanomandidy
Elevation
[1]
861 m (2,825 ft)
Population
 (2018)
  Total35,152
Time zone UTC3 (EAT)

Mahasolo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Tsiroanomandidy, which is a part of Bongolava Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 35,152 in 2018.

In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 18% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and maize; also cassava is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. [2]

Rivers

This commune is bordered by the Sakay river.

References and notes

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

Coordinates: 19°7′S46°22′E / 19.117°S 46.367°E / -19.117; 46.367


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