Mantasoa

Mantasoa is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manjakandriana, which is a part of Analamanga Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Mantasoa
Mantasoa
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°1′S 47°50′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAnalamanga
DistrictManjakandriana
Elevation1,397 m (4,583 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total10,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Mantasoa is served by a local airport. In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The majority 95.5% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 0.5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 3% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-06-03.


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