Sakoana

Sakoana
Sakoana is located in Madagascar
Sakoana
Sakoana
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°12′S 47°50′E / 22.200°S 47.833°E / -22.200; 47.833
Country Madagascar
RegionVatovavy-Fitovinany
DistrictManakara
Elevation
[1]
27 m (89 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total
13,000
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.[2]

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.[2]

References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.

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


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