Sahavato
Sahavato
Alavakianja Sahavato | |
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  Sahavato Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 20°36′S 48°20′E / 20.600°S 48.333°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
| District | Nosy Varika |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 28,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Sahavato is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Nosy Varika, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 28,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Sahavato has a riverine harbour. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is coffee, while other important products are cassava and rice. Services provide employment for 10% of the population.[2]
References and notes[edit]
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
20°36′S 48°20′E / 20.600°S 48.333°E
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