Montifeno | |
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Coordinates: 23°29′S 44°46′E / 23.483°S 44.767°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
District | Betioky Sud |
Elevation | 236 m (774 ft) |
Population (2001)
[2] | |
• Total | 1,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 ( EAT) |
Montifeno or Montofeno is a town and commune ( Malagasy: kaominina) in southwest Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betioky Sud, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 1,000 in 2001 commune census. [2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 39% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are sugarcane, cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. [2]
23°29′S 44°46′E / 23.483°S 44.767°E