Matanga, Madagascar
Matanga | |
---|---|
Matanga Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 23°31′S 47°33′E / 23.517°S 47.550°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Atsimo-Atsinanana |
District | Vangaindrano |
Elevation[1] | 8 m (26 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 21,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Matanga is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vangaindrano, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 21,000 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. The most important crops are rice and cloves, while other important agricultural products are coffee and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-05.
Coordinates: 23°31′S 47°33′E / 23.517°S 47.550°E
This article is issued from Wikipedia - version of the 12/30/2013. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike but additional terms may apply for the media files.