Manambina

Coordinates: 20°5′S 45°29′E / 20.083°S 45.483°E / -20.083; 45.483
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Manambina
UTC3 (EAT
)
Postal code
617

Manambina is a town and commune (

Menabe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 65% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 20% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 10% of the population.[2]

Roads

This municipality is crossed by the National road 34[3]

References

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-09.
  3. ^ irenala.edu.mg

20°5′S 45°29′E / 20.083°S 45.483°E / -20.083; 45.483