Mahasoa Est

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Mahasoa Est
Mahasoa Atsinanana
Mahasoa Est is located in Madagascar
Mahasoa Est
Mahasoa Est
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°57′S 45°33′E / 22.950°S 45.550°E / -22.950; 45.550
Country Madagascar
RegionAnosy
DistrictBetroka
Elevation
800 m (2,600 ft)
Population
 (2018)Census
 • Total8,126
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
613

Mahasoa Est is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betroka, which is a part of Anosy Region. It has a population of 8126 inhabitants (2018).

Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 48% and 49% of the working population. The most important crops are rice and cassava, while other important agricultural products are maize and onions. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.