Sambaina

Sambaina
Sambaina
Sambaina Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 18°54′S47°47′E / 18.900°S 47.783°E / -18.900; 47.783
Country	Madagascar
Region	Analamanga
District	Manjakandriana
Elevation [1]	1,426 m (4,678 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	7,861
Time zone	UTC3 (EAT)

Sambaina is the name of several towns and communes in Madagascar. Sambaina (Manjakandriana) belongs to the district of Manjakandriana, which is a part of Analamanga Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,831 in 2018.

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority, 85%, of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are cassava and potatoes, while other important agricultural products are beans and rice. Services provide employment for 15% of the population. ^[2]

References and notes

1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-06-03.

18°54′S47°47′E / 18.900°S 47.783°E / -18.900; 47.783