Miary Taheza
Miary Taheza is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Sakaraha, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Miary Taheza | |
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Miary Taheza Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 23°8′S 44°37′E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
District | Sakaraha |
Elevation | 401 m (1,316 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 10,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 30% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and cassava; also maize is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 10% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-25.
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