Mahajamba Usine
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Mahajamba Usine | |
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  Mahajamba Usine Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 15°42′S 47°6′E / 15.700°S 47.100°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Boeny |
| District | Mahajanga II |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Henri Randrianandrasana |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Population (2001)[3] | |
• Total | 14,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 402 |
Mahajamba Usine is a municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mahajanga II, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 14,000 in 2001.[3]
Mahajamba Usine is served by a local airport in Fenoarivo Besakoa.
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and peanuts, while other important agricultural products are bananas and cassava. Industry and services provide employment for 7% and 2% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 11% of the population.[3]
