Matsohely

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Matsohely
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Matsohely
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 14°37′S49°34′E / 14.617°S 49.567°E / -14.617; 49.567
CountryFlag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar
Region Sava
District Andapa
Elevation
[1]
487 m (1,598 ft)
Population
 (2001) [2]
 • Total
7,565
Time zone UTC3 (EAT)

Matsohely is a commune (Malagasy : kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Andapa, which is a part of Sava Region. According to a 2001 census, the population of Matsohely was 7,565. [2]

Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority (99.3%) of the population are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, coffee and beans. Services provide employment for 0.7% 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 2008-02-15.

14°37′S49°34′E / 14.617°S 49.567°E / -14.617; 49.567


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