Miary Lamatihy
Miary Lamatihy | |
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Coordinates: 22°52′S 44°28′E / 22.867°S 44.467°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
District | Sakaraha |
Elevation | 393 m (1,289 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 3,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Miary Lamatihy is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Sakaraha, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 3,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 70% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 25% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is cotton, while other important products are cassava, lima beans and rice. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]
References and notes
[edit]- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-25.
22°52′S 44°28′E / 22.867°S 44.467°E