Matsakabanja
| Matsakabanja | |
|---|---|
  Matsakabanja Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 15°55′S 45°50′E / 15.917°S 45.833°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Boeny |
| District | Mitsinjo |
| Elevation[1] | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 18,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Matsakabanja is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mitsinjo, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 18,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Matsakabanja is served by a local airport and riverine harbour. In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 24% and 24% of the working population. The most important crop is sugarcane, while other important products are maize, cassava and rice. Industry and services provide employment for 30% and 2% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 20% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-03.
Coordinates: 15°55′S 45°50′E / 15.917°S 45.833°E