Mahavelona, Soavinandriana
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Mahavelona | |
|---|---|
  Mahavelona Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°10′S 46°31′E / 19.167°S 46.517°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Itasy |
| District | Soavinandriana |
| Elevation | 1,006 m (3,301 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 14,000 |
| • Ethnicities | Merina |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 118 |
Mahavelona is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Soavinandriana, which is a part of Itasy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 14,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 8% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and maize; also cassava is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]
