Mahabe | |
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Coordinates: 17°5′S 45°20′E / 17.083°S 45.333°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Melaky |
District | Besalampy |
Elevation | 304 m (997 ft) |
Population (2001)
[2] | |
• Total | 10,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 ( EAT) |
Mahabe is a town and commune ( Malagasy: kaominina) in western Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Besalampy, which is a part of Melaky Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census. [2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 85% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 15% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and raffia palm, while other important agricultural products are peanuts and cassava. [2]
17°5′S 45°20′E / 17.083°S 45.333°E
Mahabe | |
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Coordinates: 17°5′S 45°20′E / 17.083°S 45.333°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Melaky |
District | Besalampy |
Elevation | 304 m (997 ft) |
Population (2001)
[2] | |
• Total | 10,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 ( EAT) |
Mahabe is a town and commune ( Malagasy: kaominina) in western Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Besalampy, which is a part of Melaky Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census. [2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 85% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 15% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and raffia palm, while other important agricultural products are peanuts and cassava. [2]
17°5′S 45°20′E / 17.083°S 45.333°E