Mahambo
Mahambo is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fenerive Est, which is a part of Analanjirofo Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 26,000 in 2001 commune census.[3]
Mahambo | |
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 beach at Mahambo | |
  Mahambo Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 17°29′S 49°28′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Analanjirofo |
| District | Fenerive Est |
| Area | |
| • Total | 278 km2 (107 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Population (2001)[3] | |
| • Total | 26,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 509 |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and bananas, while other important agricultural products are cloves and lychee. Services provide employment for 17% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 3% of the population.[3]
Rivers
Mahambo lies at the river Iazafo.
References
- ioniala.org
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-07.
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Capital: Fenoarivo Atsinanana | ||
| Fenerive Est |  | |
| Mananara Nord | ||
| Maroantsetra | ||
| Sainte Marie (Nosy Boraha) | ||
| Soanierana Ivongo | ||
| Vavatenina | ||
6 districts; 71 communes | ||
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