Mahavelo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Farafangana, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Mahavelo | |
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Coordinates: 22°42′S 47°42′E / 22.700°S 47.700°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Atsimo-Atsinanana |
District | Farafangana |
Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 8,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas, coffee and cassava. Services provide employment for 1.5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 0.5% of the population.[2]
Geography
editMahavelo lies on the Manampatrana River.[3]
References and notes
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-05.
- ^ <COMMUNE RURALE DE MAHAVELO ET FOKONTANY MAROPANAHY, DISTRICT DE FARAFANGANA, REGION ATSIMO ATSINANANA
22°42′S 47°42′E / 22.700°S 47.700°E