Matsohely

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Matsohely
Matsohely (Madagascar)
Matsohely
Matsohely
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 14°37′S 49°34′E / -14.617, 49.567
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Antsiranana
Region Sava
District Andapa
Elevation [1] 487 m (1,598 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 7,565
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Matsohely is a commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Andapa, which is a part of Sava Region in Antsiranana Province. According to 2001 census the population of Matsohely was 7,565.[2]

Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 99.3 % of the population are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanut, coffee and beans. Services provide employment for 0.7 % of the population.[2]

[edit] 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 on 2008-02-15.

Coordinates: 14°37′S 49°34′E / -14.617, 49.567