Manevy

Manevy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Amboasary Sud, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Manevy
Manevy is located in Madagascar
Manevy
Manevy
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°23′S 46°48′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAnosy
DistrictAmboasary Sud
Elevation
[1]
620 m (2,030 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total9,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 35% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is cassava, while other important products are peanuts, maize and rice. Services provide employment for 5% 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 2008-05-04.

24°23′S 46°48′E

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