Mizilo Gara
Mizilo Gara | |
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  Mizilo Gara Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 22°0′S 47°57′E / 22.000°S 47.950°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
| District | Manakara |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 8,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Mizilo Gara is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manakara, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 94% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are cassava and lychee, while other important agricultural products are sugarcane and rice. Industry and services provide employment for 5% and 1% of the population, respectively.[2]
It lies at the Fianarantsoa-Côte Est railway and the RN 12 that links the town with Fianarantsoa and Manakara
References and notes
[edit]- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
22°0′S 47°57′E / 22.000°S 47.950°E
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