Sadjoavato

Sadjoavato is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsiranana II, which is a part of Diana Region and is situated between Antsiranana and Ambilombe on the Route Nationale 6 at a distance of approx. 51 km from Antsiranana[3]

Sadjoavato
Sadjoavato
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 12°37′S 49°21′E
Country Madagascar
RegionDiana
DistrictAntsiranana II
Elevation249 m (817 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total7,600
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

According to 2001 commune census the population of Sadjoavato was 7,600.[2]

Only primary schooling is available in town. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens. The majority 98% of the population are farmers, while an additional 1.5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is maize, while other important products are cassava and rice. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population.[2]

Visitor attractions

The Tsingy Rouge are situated near this town.

References and notes
  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-13.
  3. (in Malagasy inovaovao.com


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