Savana

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Savana
Savana (Madagascar)
Savana
Savana
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°23′S 47°54′E / -22.383, 47.9
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Vatovavy-Fitovinany
District Vohipeno
Elevation [1] 12 m (39 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 4,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Savana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vohipeno, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 74.9% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee, lychee and cassava. Services provide employment for 0.1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 25% 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 2008-05-03.

Coordinates: 22°23′S 47°54′E / -22.383, 47.9