Antongo Vaovao
Appearance
Antongo Vaovao | |
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Coordinates:21°24′S43°35′E/ 21.400°S 43.583°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
District | Morombe |
Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 7,000 |
Time zone | UTC3(EAT) |
Antongo Vaovaois a town and commune inMadagascar.It belongs to thedistrictofMorombe,which is a part ofAtsimo-Andrefana Region.The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 communecensus.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 70% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop islima beans,while other important products aremaize,sweet potatoesandcowpeas.Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 15% of the population.[2]
References and notes
[edit]- ^Estimated based onDEMdata fromShuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^abc"ILO census data".Cornell University.2002.Retrieved2008-04-29.
21°24′S43°35′E/ 21.400°S 43.583°E