Sakalalina
Sakalalina | |
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Sakalalina Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 22°20′S 46°29′E / 22.333°S 46.483°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Ihorombe |
District | Ihosy |
Elevation | 707 m (2,320 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 7,000 |
• Ethnicities | Bara |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Sakalalina is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ihosy, which is a part of Ihorombe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]
References and notes[]
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-24.
Coordinates: 22°20′S 46°29′E / 22.333°S 46.483°E
Categories:
- Populated places in Ihorombe
- Madagascar geography stubs