Sarasambo
Sarasambo | |
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Sarasambo Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 25°6′S 46°47′E / 25.100°S 46.783°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Anosy |
District | Taolanaro |
Elevation | 41 m (135 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 9,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Sarasambo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Taolanaro, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 65% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 25% 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 2008-05-04.
Categories:
- Populated places in Anosy
- Anosy Region geography stubs