Milanoa
Milanoa | |
|---|---|
  Milanoa Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 13°35′S 49°47′E / 13.583°S 49.783°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Sava |
| District | Vohemar |
| Elevation | 92 m (302 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 17,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Milanoa is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vohemar, which is a part of Sava Region.[3] The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 17,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Education[edit]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available.
Farming[edit]
The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 0.5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and vanilla, while other important agricultural products are sugarcane and beans. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population.[2]
References and notes[edit]
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-25.
- ^ "Milanoa Map on Maplandia".
13°35′S 49°47′E / 13.583°S 49.783°E
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