Matsakabanja

Matsakabanja
locomotive of the sugar mill in Namakia
Matsakabanja Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 15°55′S 45°50′E
Country	Madagascar
Region	Boeny
District	Mitsinjo
Elevation [1]	7 m (23 ft)
Population  (2001)[2]
• Total	18,000
Time zone	UTC3 (EAT)
Postal code	417

Matsakabanja is a rural municipality 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]

Industry

• The sugar mill of Namakia.

Sports Clubs

• Sirama Namakia

References

1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-03.

15°55′S 45°50′E