Dabolava | |
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Coordinates: 19°38′S 45°42′E / 19.633°S 45.700°E / -19.633; 45.700 | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Menabe |
District | Miandrivazo |
Elevation | 563 m (1,847 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 8,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Postal code | 617 |
Dabolava is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Miandrivazo, which is a part of Menabe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 45% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]
Geography
[edit]The town lies between the Mahajilo and the Mania Rivers.
Wildlife
[edit]A the small Amboloandova forest near Dabolava, a small population of Propithecus coronatus was recently discovered.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-09.
- ^ Propithecus coronatus
Capital: Morondava | ||
Belo sur Tsiribihina (16) (608) | ||
Mahabo (12) (615) | ||
Manja (7) (616) | ||
Miandrivazo (16) (617) | ||
Morondava (6) (619) | ||
5 districts; 57 communes |
19°38′S 45°42′E / 19.633°S 45.700°E / -19.633; 45.700