Sarasambo
Sarasambo | |
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UTC3 (EAT ) | |
| Postal code | 614 |
Sarasambo is a municipality in
Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 65% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 25% of the population.[2]
This municipality is located at approx. 30km west from Fort Dauphin in the Lavasoa-Ambatotsirongorongo Mountains.[3]
References
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
- ^ Ambatotsirongorongo Forest project
Capital: Fort Dauphin (Taolagnaro) | ||
| Amboasary Sud (18) - 603 |  | |
| Betroka (20) - 613 | ||
| Taolagnaro (24) - 614 | ||
3 districts; 62 communes | ||
25°6′S 46°47′E / 25.100°S 46.783°E
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