Maheriraty | |
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MaheriratyLocation in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 22°44′S 47°37′E / 22.733°S 47.617°E / -22.733; 47.617 | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Atsimo-Atsinanana |
District | Farafangana |
Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 2,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Maheriraty is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Farafangana, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 2,000 in 2001 commune census.
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and rice; also pepper is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-05.
Communes in the Atsimo-Atsinanana Region of the Republic of Madagascar | ||
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Capital: Farafangana | ||
Befotaka Sud (6) - 307 | ||
Farafangana (30) - 309 |
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Midongy-Atsimo (6) - 318 | ||
Vangaindrano (28) - 320 | ||
Vondrozo (16) - 322 | ||
5 districts; 86 communes |
22°44′S 47°37′E / 22.733°S 47.617°E / -22.733; 47.617
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