Mantaly

Mantaly is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambilobe, which is a part of Diana Region. According to 2001 commune census the population of Mantaly was 14,420.[2]

Mantaly
Mantaly is located in Madagascar
Mantaly
Mantaly
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 13°10′S 48°58′E
Country Madagascar
RegionDiana
DistrictAmbilobe
Elevation
[1]
23 m (75 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total14,420
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Mantaly is served by a local airport. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population are farmers, while an additional 4.5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are banana, coffee and sugarcane. Services provide employment for 0.5% 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 2008-02-13.

13°10′S 48°58′E


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