Benato-Toby

Place in Anosy, Madagascar
23°5′S 45°52′E / 23.083°S 45.867°E / -23.083; 45.867Country MadagascarRegionAnosyDistrictBetrokaElevation824 m (2,703 ft)Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total9,000Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Benato - Toby is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betroka, 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. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 40% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 10% 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 2008-05-04.
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Madagascar Communes in the Anosy Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Fort Dauphin (Taolagnaro)
Amboasary Sud (18) - 603
Betroka (20) - 613Taolagnaro (24) - 614
3 districts; 62 communes

23°5′S 45°52′E / 23.083°S 45.867°E / -23.083; 45.867

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