Maintsokely | |
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MaintsokelyLocation in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 16°24′S 48°11′E / 16.400°S 48.183°E / -16.400; 48.183 | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Alaotra-Mangoro |
District | Andilamena |
Elevation | 459 m (1,506 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 4,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Maintsokely is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Andilamena, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in 2001 commune census.
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 70% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 25% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts and sugarcane. 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 2008-03-06.
Communes in the Alaotra-Mangoro Region of the Republic of Madagascar | ||
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Capital: Ambatondrazaka | ||
Ambatondrazaka (21) | ||
Amparafaravola (21) | ||
Andilamena (8) | ||
Anosibe An'ala (11) | ||
Moramanga (22) | ||
5 districts; 82 communes |
16°24′S 48°11′E / 16.400°S 48.183°E / -16.400; 48.183
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