| Mahabo | |
|---|---|
  MahaboLocation in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 22°20′S 47°46′E / 22.333°S 47.767°E / -22.333; 47.767 | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
| District | Vohipeno |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 4,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Mahabo 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 2001 commune census.
There are just elementary school options. 99% of the people living in the commune are farmers, while a further 0.5% make their living by keeping cattle. The most important crop is coffee, while other important products are cabbage, cassava and rice. Services provide employment for 0.4% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 0.1% of the population.
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
| Communes in the Fitovinany Region of the Republic of Madagascar | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capital: Manakara | ||
| Ikongo (17) - 310 |  | |
| Manakara (42) - 316 |
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| Vohipeno (19) - 321 | ||
| 3 districts; 78 communes | ||
22°20′S 47°46′E / 22.333°S 47.767°E / -22.333; 47.767
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