| Matanga | |
|---|---|
  MatangaLocation in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 23°31′S 47°33′E / 23.517°S 47.550°E / -23.517; 47.550 | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Atsinanana |
| District | Vangaindrano |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 21,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Matanga is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vangaindrano, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 21,000 in 2001 commune census.
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and cloves, while other important agricultural products are coffee and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-05.
| Communes in the Atsimo-Atsinanana Region of the Republic of Madagascar | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capital: Farafangana | ||
| Befotaka Sud (6) - 307 |  | |
| Farafangana (30) - 309 |
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| Midongy-Atsimo (6) - 318 | ||
| Vangaindrano (28) - 320 | ||
| Vondrozo (16) - 322 | ||
| 5 districts; 86 communes | ||
23°31′S 47°33′E / 23.517°S 47.550°E / -23.517; 47.550
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