Mangatsiotra

Mangatsiotra is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manakara, which is a part of Fitovinany. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Mangatsiotra
Mangatsiotra is located in Madagascar
Mangatsiotra
Mangatsiotra
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°17′S 47°57′E
Country Madagascar
RegionFitovinany
DistrictManakara
Elevation
[1]
10 m (30 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total4,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
316

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 65% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 2.5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is lychee, while other important products are coffee, cloves and mango. Industry and services provide employment for 10% and 2.5% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 20% 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 2008-05-03.

22°17′S 47°57′E


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