Mangatano

Coordinates: 19°57′S 46°58′E / 19.950°S 46.967°E / -19.950; 46.967
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Mangatano or Mangarano is a town and commune in

Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and potatoes; also maize is an important agricultural product.[2]

References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-22.

19°57′S 46°58′E / 19.950°S 46.967°E / -19.950; 46.967