Mahabo, Betroka

Mahabo 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.[1]

Mahabo
Mahabo Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°17′00″S 45°12′55″E
Country	Madagascar
Region	Anosy
District	Betroka
Population  (2001)[1]
• Total	9,000
Time zone	UTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 55% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 38% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 2% of the population.[1]