Mahabako
Place in Fitovinany, Madagascar / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mahabako is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manakara-Atsimo, which is a part of Fitovinany. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
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Mahabako | |
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Coordinates: 21°45′S 47°43′E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Fitovinany |
District | Manakara |
Elevation | 210 m (690 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 10,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
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Primary and junior-level secondary education are available in town. Farming and raising livestock employs 40% and 40% of the working population. The most important crops are coffee and rice, while other important agricultural products are banana and cassava. Industry and services employ 5% and 15% of the population, respectively.[2]