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Place in Vatovavy-Fitovinany, Madagascar
Sakoana
Sakoana is located in MadagascarSakoanaSakoanaLocation in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°12′S 47°50′E / 22.200°S 47.833°E / -22.200; 47.833
Country Madagascar
RegionVatovavy-Fitovinany
DistrictManakara
Elevation27 m (89 ft)
Population
 • Total13,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Sakoana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manakara, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 97.3% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are cassava and rice, while lychee is also important. Industry and services provide employment for 0.2% and 2.5% of the population, respectively.

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
Madagascar Communes in the Fitovinany Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Manakara
Ikongo (17) - 310
Manakara (42) - 316
Vohipeno (19) - 321
3 districts; 78 communes

22°12′S 47°50′E / 22.200°S 47.833°E / -22.200; 47.833


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