| Malaimbandy | |
|---|---|
  MalaimbandyLocation in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 20°20′S 45°36′E / 20.333°S 45.600°E / -20.333; 45.600 | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Menabe |
| District | Mahabo |
| Elevation | 140 m (460 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 26,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 615 |
Malaimbandy is a municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mahabo, which is a part of Menabe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 26,000 in 2001 commune census.
Malaimbandy is just served by a local airport. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 70% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 30% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and tobacco.
Geography
This town lies at the intersection of the Route nationale 35 from Morondava to Ivato, Ambositra and the Route nationale 34 to Miandrivazo.
It is located at a distance of 280 km to Ivato, Ambositra, 176 km to Morondava, 77 km to Ankilizato, Mahabo and 72 km from Mandrosonoro. This municipality is located at the Sakeny River.
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-10.
- Atlas Mondial, France Loisir, page 159
| Communes in the Menabe Region of the Republic of Madagascar | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capital: Morondava | ||
| Belo sur Tsiribihina (16) (608) |  | |
| Mahabo (12) (615) | ||
| Manja (7) (616) | ||
| Miandrivazo (16) (617) | ||
| Morondava (6) (619) | ||
| 5 districts; 57 communes | ||
20°20′S 45°36′E / 20.333°S 45.600°E / -20.333; 45.600
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