Sahamadio, Fandriana

Place in Amoron'i Mania, Madagascar
20°18′S 47°24′E / 20.300°S 47.400°E / -20.300; 47.400Country MadagascarRegionAmoron'i ManiaDistrictFandrianaElevation1,334 m (4,377 ft)Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total17,000Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)Postal code
308

Sahamadio is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fandriana, which is a part of Amoron'i Mania Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 17,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 49% and 45% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize, cassava and sweet potatoes. Industry and services provide employment for 1% and 5% of the population, respectively.[2]

Geography

It is situated at the Mania River. This municipality is crossed by the National Road 41.[3]

References

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 13 May 2008.
  3. ^ LES DIMENSIONS GEOGRAPHIQUES DE LA VULGARISATION DES ENGRAIS DE GUANOMAD DANS LES SOUS-ESPACES DE FISAKANA
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Capital: Ambositra
Ambatofinandrahana (9) - 304
Ambositra (21) - 306Fandriana (13) - 308Manandriana (10) - 323
4 districts; 53 communes

20°18′S 47°24′E / 20.300°S 47.400°E / -20.300; 47.400

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