Manambotra Sud
Place in Atsimo-Atsinanana, Madagascar
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Manambotra Sud (Manambotra Atsimo) is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Farafangana, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 5,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Manambotra Sud | |
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| Coordinates: 22°55′S 47°49′E | |
| Country | |
| Region | Atsimo-Atsinanana |
| District | Farafangana |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 5,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 94.9% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 4% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is cassava, while other important products are coffee, pepper and rice. Services provide employment for 0.1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population.[2]