| Sahambano | |
|---|---|
  SahambanoLocation in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 22°29′S 46°17′E / 22.483°S 46.283°E / -22.483; 46.283 | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Ihorombe |
| District | Ihosy |
| Elevation | 687 m (2,254 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 6,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Sahambano is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ihosy, which is a part of Ihorombe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in the 2001 commune census.
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 85% of the population are farmers, while an additional 14.5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, beans, maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population.
Mineral deposits
At Sahambano there are sapphire and corundum deposits.
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-24.
- documentation.ird.fr
| Communes in the Ihorombe Region of the Republic of Madagascar | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capital: Ihosy | ||
| Iakora (5) - 311 |  | |
| Ihosy (20) - 313 | ||
| Ivohibe (6) - 315 | ||
| 3 districts; 31 communes | ||
22°29′S 46°17′E / 22.483°S 46.283°E / -22.483; 46.283
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