Mahaiza

Mahaiza is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betafo, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 24,244 in 2018 and is situated at 8.3 km south west from Betafo.

Mahaiza
Mahaiza is located in Madagascar
Mahaiza
Mahaiza
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°54′S 46°49′E
Country Madagascar
RegionVakinankaratra
DistrictBetafo
Area
 • Total480 km2 (190 sq mi)
Elevation
1,594 m (5,230 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total24,244
 • Ethnicities
Merina
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Code Postal
113

11 Fokontany (villages) belong to the commune: Mahaiza, Ambohimanamora, Ambohimalaza, Mahazina, Ankafotra, Fenoarivo, Marotsiraka, Ambohitrananana, Ambalamarina, Miandrarivo and Mandoa.

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 2% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans and cassava.

Ethnics

The town is principally inhabited by Merino people followed by Betsileo.[1]

References and notes
  1. ETAT NUTRITIONNEL DES ENFANTS DE MOINS DE 5 ANS DANS LES DEUX COMMUNES RURALES DE MAHAIZA ET DE MANAPA (DISTRICT DE BETAFO

19°54′S 46°49′E


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