Mitanty

Mitanty
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Coordinates: 21°44′S 48°00′E / 21.733°S 48.000°E / -21.733; 48.000
Country Madagascar
RegionFitovinany
DistrictManakara Atsimo
Elevation
14 m (46 ft)
Population
 (2001)[1]
 • Total
9,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
316

Mitanty is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manakara Atsimo, which is a part of the region of Fitovinany. The population of the municipality was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[1]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee, cloves, oranges and cassava. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[1]

Geography

This municipality is situated at 68 km from Manakara and 8km from the National road 12 at Analavory.[2] It lies at the Faraony River.

References

  1. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
  2. ^ Monographie du village Mitanty


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