Mahatalaky

Mahatalaky
Mahatalaky

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 24°47′S 47°5′E / 24.783°S 47.083°E / -24.783; 47.083
Country  Madagascar
Region Anosy
District Taolanaro
Elevation[1] 33 m (108 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 25,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Mahatalaky is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Taolanaro, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 25,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 40% and 20% of the working population. The most important crop is bananas, while other important products are coffee, cassava and rice. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 35% 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 2008-05-04.

Coordinates: 24°47′S 47°5′E / 24.783°S 47.083°E / -24.783; 47.083


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