Mahafasa Centre

Mahafasa Centre is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Farafangana, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 89,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Mahafasa Centre
Mahafasa Centre is located in Madagascar
Mahafasa Centre
Mahafasa Centre
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°40′S 47°39′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsimo-Atsinanana
DistrictFarafangana
Elevation15 m (49 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total89,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 97% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and coffee, while other important agricultural products are cassava and pepper. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 2.5% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-05.

22°40′S 47°39′E


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