Mahaiza
Mahaiza | |
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UTC3 (EAT ) | |
Code Postal | 113 |
Mahaiza is a town and commune in
Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 24,244 in 2018 and is situated at 8.3 km south west from Betafo
.
11 Fokontany (villages) belong to the commune: Mahaiza, Ambohimanamora, Ambohimalaza, Mahazina, Ankafotra, Fenoarivo, Marotsiraka, Ambohitrananana, Ambalamarina, Miandrarivo and Mandoa.
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 2% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans and cassava.
Ethnics
The town is principally inhabited by
Betsileo.[1]
References and notes
19°54′S 46°49′E / 19.900°S 46.817°E