Sahalava | |
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Coordinates: 22°16′S 47°39′E / 22.267°S 47.650°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Fitovinany |
District | Vohipeno |
Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) |
Population (2018)Census | |
• Total | 1,414 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Postal code | 321 |
Sahalava is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vohipeno, which is a part of the region of Fitovinany. The population of the municipality was 1,414 inhabitants in 2018.
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99.5% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and rice, while other important agricultural products are beans, lychee and cassava. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population.[2]
Rivers
It is located on the banks of the river Matitanana.
References
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
22°16′S 47°39′E / 22.267°S 47.650°E