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 | 156 m (512 ft) |
| Population (2001)
[2] | |
| • Total | 7,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 ( EAT) |
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
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-10.
Capital:
Farafangana | ||
| Befotaka Sud (6) - 307 |  | |
| Farafangana (30) - 309 |
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| Midongy-Atsimo (6) - 318 | ||
| Vangaindrano (28) - 320 | ||
| Vondrozo (16) - 322 | ||
5 districts; 86 communes | ||
22°22′S 47°22′E / 22.367°S 47.367°E
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