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Mahasolo
MahasoloLocation in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°7′15″S 46°21′56″E / 19.12083°S 46.36556°E / -19.12083; 46.36556
Country	Madagascar
Region	Bongolava
District	Tsiroanomandidy
Elevation	861 m (2,825 ft)
Population
• Total	35,152
Time zone	UTC3 (EAT)

Mahasolo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Tsiroanomandidy, which is a part of Bongolava Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 35,152 in 2018.

In addition to primary schooling, the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 18% 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.

Rivers

This commune is bordered by the Sakay river.

References and notes

1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.

v t e Communes in the Bongolava Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Tsiroanomandidy
Fenoarivobe (8) - 115	Ambatomainty Atsimo Ambohitromby Fenoarivobe Firavahana Kiranomena Mahajeby Morarano Marotampona Tsinjoarivo
Tsiroanomandidy (16) - 119	Ambalanirana Ambararatabe Ambatolampy Ankadinondry Sakay Ankerana Avaratra Anosy Belobaka Bemahatazana Bevato Fiadanantsoa Fierenana Fihaonana Mahasolo Maroharana Miandanarivo Soanierana Tsinjoarivo Imanga Tsiroanomandidy Tsiroanomandidy Fihaonana
2 districts; 25 communes

19°7′S 46°22′E / 19.117°S 46.367°E / -19.117; 46.367

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