Mafaijijo
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Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 18°3′S 44°15′E / 18.050°S 44.250°E / -18.050; 44.250 | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Melaky |
District | Maintirano |
Government | |
• Mayor | Raymond Tsiresy |
Elevation | 60 m (200 ft) |
Population
(2001)[3]
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• Total | 5,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Postal code |
413
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Mafaijijo is a rural municipality in western Madagascar. It belongs to the districtofMaintirano, which is a part of Melaky Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 5,000 in 2001 commune census.[3]
Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 40% and 60% of the working population. The most important crop is sugarcane, while other important products are bananas, maize and tomatoes.[3]
The unpaved National road 8a.[4]
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Capital: Maintirano | ||
Antsalova (6) - 406 |
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Ambatomainty (5) - 404 |
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Besalampy (9) - 410 |
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Maintirano (16) - 413 |
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Morafenobe (4) - 416 |
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5 districts; 40 communes |
18°3′S 44°15′E / 18.050°S 44.250°E / -18.050; 44.250
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