Mafaijijo
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Mafaijijo | |
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  Mafaijijo Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 18°3′S 44°15′E / 18.050°S 44.250°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Melaky |
| District | Maintirano |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Raymond Tsiresy |
| Elevation | 60 m (200 ft) |
| Population (2001)[3] | |
• Total | 5,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 413 |
Mafaijijo is a rural municipality in western Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Maintirano, 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]
