Mahavelo, Vondrozo
| Mahavelo | |
|---|---|
  Mahavelo Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 22°22′S 47°22′E / 22.367°S 47.367°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Atsinanana |
| District | Vondrozo |
| Elevation[1] | 156 m (512 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 7,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Mahavelo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vondrozo, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas, coffee, sugarcane and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% 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 2008-05-10.
Coordinates: 22°22′S 47°22′E / 22.367°S 47.367°E
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