Jafaro

Jafaro is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambovombe, which is a part of Androy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 22,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Jafaro
Jafaro is located in Madagascar
Jafaro
Jafaro
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°55′S 45°31′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAndroy
DistrictAmbovombe
Elevation
[1]
225 m (738 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total22,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 37% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are maize and tobacco, while other important agricultural products are peanuts and cassava. Services provide employment for 3% of the population.[2]

References and notes
  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.

24°55′S 45°31′E


  1. antanimora-sud-demande un district
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