Savana

Savana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vohipeno, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in the 2001 commune census.[2]

Savana
Savana is located in Madagascar
Savana
Savana
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°23′S 47°54′E
Country Madagascar
RegionVatovavy-Fitovinany
DistrictVohipeno
Elevation12 m (39 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total4,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is not available. The majority (99% of the population) of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee, lychee and cassava. Services provide employment for 0.1% of the population. Additionally, fishing employs 25% 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°23′S 47°54′E


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