Sahanambohitra

Coordinates: 21°52′S 47°48′E / 21.867°S 47.800°E / -21.867; 47.800
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Sahanambohitra
Sahanambohitra is located in Madagascar
Sahanambohitra
Sahanambohitra
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°52′S 47°48′E / 21.867°S 47.800°E / -21.867; 47.800
Country Madagascar
RegionVatovavy-Fitovinany
DistrictManakara
Elevation134 m (440 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total5,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Sahanambohitra is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manakara, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 5,000 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 coffee and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]

References and notes[edit]

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.

21°52′S 47°48′E / 21.867°S 47.800°E / -21.867; 47.800