Sahambano
Sahambano | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Province | Fianarantsoa |
| Region | Ihorombe |
| District | Ihosy |
| Elevation | 687 m (2,254 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 6,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Sahambano 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 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 85% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 14.5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, beans, maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-24.
