Matsakabanja | |
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 locomotive of the sugar mill in Namakia | |
  Matsakabanja Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 15°55′S45°50′E / 15.917°S 45.833°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Boeny |
| District | Mitsinjo |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Population (2001) [2] | |
• Total | 18,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 417 |
Matsakabanja is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mitsinjo, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 18,000 in 2001 commune census. [2]
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Matsakabanja is served by a local airport and riverine harbour. In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 24% and 24% of the working population. The most important crop is sugarcane, while other important products are maize, cassava and rice. Industry and services provide employment for 30% and 2% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 20% of the population. [2]
