Sahalanona | |
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Coordinates: 22°3′S 47°37′E / 22.050°S 47.617°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
District | Ikongo |
Elevation | 167 m (548 ft) |
Population (2001)
[2] | |
• Total | 14,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 ( EAT) |
Sahalanona is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ikongo, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 14,000 in 2001 commune census. [2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and rice; also cassava is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. [2]
22°3′S 47°37′E / 22.050°S 47.617°E