Sakalalina

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Sakalalina
Sakalalina (Madagascar)
Sakalalina
Sakalalina
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°20′S 46°29′E / -22.333, 46.483
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Ihorombe
District Ihosy
Elevation [1] 707 m (2,320 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 7,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Sakalalina is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ihosy, which is a part of Ihorombe Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% 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 2008-04-24.
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 Communes in Ihorombe Region of the Republic of Madagascar
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Coordinates: 22°20′S 46°29′E / -22.333, 46.483

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