Sahatona

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Sahatona
Sahatona (Madagascar)
Sahatona
Sahatona
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°58′S 47°6′E / -20.967, 47.1
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Haute Matsiatra
District Ambohimahasoa
Elevation [1] 1,260 m (4,134 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 10,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Sahatona is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambohimahasoa, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and beans, while other important agricultural products are cassava, sweet potatos and potatos. Services provide employment for 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 2008-05-01.

Coordinates: 20°58′S 47°6′E / -20.967, 47.1