Sadjoavato

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Sadjoavato
Sadjoavato (Madagascar)
Sadjoavato
Sadjoavato
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 12°37′S 49°21′E / -12.617, 49.35
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Antsiranana
Region Diana
District Antsiranana II
Elevation [1] 249 m (817 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 7,600
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Sadjoavato is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsiranana II, which is a part of Diana Region in Antsiranana Province. According to 2001 commune census the population of Sadjoavato was 7,600.[2]

Only primary schooling is available in town. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens. The majority 98% of the population are farmers, while an additional 1.5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is maize, while other important products are cassava and rice. Services provide employment for 0.5% 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 2008-02-13.

Coordinates: 12°37′S 49°21′E / -12.617, 49.35