Didy | |
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![]() Didy | |
Coordinates: 18°7′S 48°32′E / 18.117°S 48.533°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Alaotra-Mangoro |
District | Ambatondrazaka |
Government | |
• Mayor | Davidson Radoka |
Area | |
• Total | 1,773.16 km2 (684.62 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,034 m (3,392 ft) |
Population (2018)
[3] | |
• Total | 33,039 |
Time zone | UTC3 ( EAT) |
Postal code | 503 |
Didy is a rural commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatondrazaka, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be 33,039 in 2018.
The town of Didy is situated at 54 km from Ambatondrazaka. [1]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 85% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 14% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize, cassava and tomato. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. [4]
In the beginning of 2012, a sapphire and ruby rush occurred 25 kilometers south-east of Didy. The rush was due to the exceptional color, clarity and size of the precious stones found there.
Discovered in alluvium, in the core of a wild forest located in the Ankeniheny-Zahamena national park, sapphires and rubies required holes from 50 centimeters to 2 meters depth to be extracted.
Following the arrival of 40,000 people on the occurrence, the government evacuated the area in June 2012 and the access was denied.
Didy | |
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![]() Didy | |
Coordinates: 18°7′S 48°32′E / 18.117°S 48.533°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Alaotra-Mangoro |
District | Ambatondrazaka |
Government | |
• Mayor | Davidson Radoka |
Area | |
• Total | 1,773.16 km2 (684.62 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,034 m (3,392 ft) |
Population (2018)
[3] | |
• Total | 33,039 |
Time zone | UTC3 ( EAT) |
Postal code | 503 |
Didy is a rural commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatondrazaka, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be 33,039 in 2018.
The town of Didy is situated at 54 km from Ambatondrazaka. [1]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 85% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 14% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize, cassava and tomato. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. [4]
In the beginning of 2012, a sapphire and ruby rush occurred 25 kilometers south-east of Didy. The rush was due to the exceptional color, clarity and size of the precious stones found there.
Discovered in alluvium, in the core of a wild forest located in the Ankeniheny-Zahamena national park, sapphires and rubies required holes from 50 centimeters to 2 meters depth to be extracted.
Following the arrival of 40,000 people on the occurrence, the government evacuated the area in June 2012 and the access was denied.