Mahambo
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| Country | File:Flag of Madagascar.svg Madagascar |
| Region | Analanjirofo |
| District | Fenerive Est |
| Area | |
• Total | 278 km2 (107 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Population (2001)[3] | |
• Total | 26,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 509 |
Mahambo is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fenerive Est, which is a part of Analanjirofo Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 26,000 in 2001 commune census.[3]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and bananas, while other important agricultural products are cloves and lychee. Services provide employment for 17% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 3% of the population.[3]
Geography
[edit | edit source]Mahambo is situated on the National road 5 at 95 km North from Toamasina on the Indian Ocean coast.[4] The municipality is situated at the mouth of the river Iazafo.
References
[edit | edit source]- ^ ioniala.org
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
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- ^ www.urlaub-auf-madagaskar.com
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