Camp Robin

Camp Robin
Camp Robin

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 20°55′S 47°8′E / 20.917°S 47.133°E / -20.917; 47.133
Country  Madagascar
Region Haute Matsiatra
District Ambohimahasoa
Elevation[1] 1,371 m (4,498 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 11,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Camp Robin is a rural commune in the Central Highlands of Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambohimahasoa, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and potatoes, while other important agricultural products are peanuts and cassava. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.

Coordinates: 20°55′S 47°8′E / 20.917°S 47.133°E / -20.917; 47.133


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