Coordinates: 24°55′S 45°31′E / 24.917°S 45.517°E / -24.917; 45.517

Jafaro

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Jafaro
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Country Madagascar
RegionAndroy
DistrictAmbovombe
Elevation225 m (738 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total
22,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Jafaro is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambovombe, which is a part of Androy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 22,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 37% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are maize and tobacco, while other important agricultural products are peanuts and cassava. Services provide employment for 3% of the population.[2]

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  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
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