Sahatona

Sahatona
Sahatona Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°58′S 47°6′E / 20.967°S 47.100°E / -20.967; 47.100
Country	Madagascar
Region	Haute Matsiatra
District	Ambohimahasoa
Elevation [1]	1,260 m (4,130 ft)
Population  (2001)[2]
• Total	10,000
Time zone	UTC3 (EAT)

Sahatona is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambohimahasoa, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.^[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and beans, while other important agricultural products are cassava, sweet potatoes and potatoes. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.^[2]

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Coordinates: 20°58′S 47°6′E / 20.967°S 47.100°E / -20.967; 47.100

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