Mahazoarivo, Vohipeno

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Mahazoarivo
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Mahazoarivo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°19′S47°35′E / 22.317°S 47.583°E / -22.317; 47.583
CountryFlag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar
Region Vatovavy-Fitovinany
District Vohipeno
Elevation
[1]
77 m (253 ft)
Population
 (2001) [2]
  Total
19,000
Time zone UTC3 (EAT)

Mahazoarivo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vohipeno, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 19,000 in 2001 commune census. [2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and beans, while other important agricultural products are pineapple, bananas and coffee. Services provide employment for 10% 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 2008-05-03.

22°19′S47°35′E / 22.317°S 47.583°E / -22.317; 47.583