Mahazoarivo, Fianarantsoa II

Place in Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar
21°22′S 46°49′E / 21.367°S 46.817°E / -21.367; 46.817Country MadagascarRegionHaute MatsiatraDistrictFianarantsoa IIElevation1,274 m (4,180 ft)Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total12,000Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Mahazoarivo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fianarantsoa II, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and peanuts, while other important agricultural products are beans and cassava. Services provide employment for 2% 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 2008-05-01.
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Capital: Fianarantsoa
Ambalavao (17) - 303
Ambohimahasoa (17) - 305Fianarantsoa (1) - 301Ikalamavony (8) - 314Isandra (13) - 314Lalangina (13) - 303Vohibato (15) - 305
Total: 7 districts; 84 communes

21°22′S 46°49′E / 21.367°S 46.817°E / -21.367; 46.817


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