Mahabo, Betroka
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Country
Madagascar
MadagascarMahabo | |
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  Mahabo Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 24°17′00″S 45°12′55″E / 24.28333°S 45.21528°E | |
| Country | Madagascar |
| Region | Anosy |
| District | Betroka |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
• Total | 9,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Mahabo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betroka, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in a 2001 commune census.[1]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 55% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 38% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally, fishing employs 2% of the population.[1]
