Savana
Savana | |
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  Savana Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 22°23′S 47°54′E / 22.383°S 47.900°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
| District | Vohipeno |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 4,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Savana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vohipeno, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in the 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is not available. The majority (99% of the population) of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee, lychee and cassava. Services provide employment for 0.1% of the population. Additionally, fishing employs 25% 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 2008-05-03.
Capital: Manakara | ||
| Ikongo (17) - 310 |  | |
| Manakara (42) - 316 |
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| Vohipeno (19) - 321 | ||
3 districts; 78 communes | ||
22°23′S 47°54′E / 22.383°S 47.900°E