Manombo Sud

Manombo Sud is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Toliara II, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 17,000 in the 2001 commune census.[2]

Manombo Sud
Manombo Sud is located in Madagascar
Manombo Sud
Manombo Sud
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°57′S 43°28′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsimo-Andrefana
DistrictToliara II
Elevation
[1]
11 m (36 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total17,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
602

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority (55%) of the population works in fishing. 35% are farmers, while an additional 5% receive their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are cassava and sugarcane, while other important agricultural products are maize and lima beans. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]

See also
  • Tsifota - a fishing village of this municipality.

References
  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-13.

22°57′S 43°28′E


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