Mahatsinjony

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Mahatsinjony
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Mahatsinjony
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°25′S47°12′E / 21.417°S 47.200°E / -21.417; 47.200
CountryFlag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar
Region Haute Matsiatra
District Fianarantsoa II
Elevation
[1]
1,102 m (3,615 ft)
Population
 (2001) [2]
 • Total
14,000
Time zone UTC3 (EAT)

Mahatsinjony is a town and commune in Madagascar located in the district of Fianarantsoa II, a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 14,000 in the 2001 commune census. [2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority (98%) of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 1% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are sweet potatoes and rice, while other important agricultural products are beans and cassava. Additionally, 1% of the population are employed in the fishing industry. [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 2008-05-01.

21°25′S47°12′E / 21.417°S 47.200°E / -21.417; 47.200


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