Milamaina

Milamaina
Milamaina

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 20°16′S 47°24′E / 20.267°S 47.400°E / -20.267; 47.400
Country  Madagascar
Region Amoron'i Mania
District Fandriana
Elevation[1] 1,406 m (4,613 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 7,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Milamaina is a town and commune 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 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 33% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and sweet potatoes. Industry and services provide employment for 2% and 5% of the population, respectively.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-13.

Coordinates: 20°16′S 47°24′E / 20.267°S 47.400°E / -20.267; 47.400


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