| Manakana Nord | |
|---|---|
  Manakana NordLocation in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°19′S 47°51′E / 21.317°S 47.850°E / -21.317; 47.850 | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
| District | Mananjary |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 5,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Manakana Nord is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mananjary, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 5,000 in 2001 commune census.
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99.8% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and bananas, while other important agricultural products are cassava and rice. Services provide employment for 0.1% 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 | ||
21°19′S 47°51′E / 21.317°S 47.850°E / -21.317; 47.850
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