Masianaka

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Masianaka
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Masianaka
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 23°35′S47°35′E / 23.583°S 47.583°E / -23.583; 47.583
CountryFlag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar
Region Atsimo-Atsinanana
District Vangaindrano
Elevation
[1]
3 m (10 ft)
Population
 (2001) [2]
  Total18,000
Time zone UTC3 (EAT)

Masianaka is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vangaindrano, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 18,000 in 2001 commune census. [2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 66% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and cloves, while other important agricultural products are coffee, cassava, sweet potatoes and pepper. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally, fishing employs 33% 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 2008-05-05.

Coordinates: 23°35′S47°35′E / 23.583°S 47.583°E / -23.583; 47.583


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