Sahamadio, Farafangana

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Sahamadio
Sahamadio is located in Madagascar
Sahamadio
Sahamadio
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°31′S 47°34′E / 22.517°S 47.567°E / -22.517; 47.567
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsimo-Atsinanana
DistrictFarafangana
Elevation38 m (125 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total21,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Sahamadio is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Farafangana, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 21,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99.9% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and coffee, while other important agricultural products are cassava and pepper. Services provide employment for 0.1% of the population.[2]

References and notes[]

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

Coordinates: 22°31′S 47°34′E / 22.517°S 47.567°E / -22.517; 47.567


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