| Matsakabanja | |
|---|---|
 locomotive of the sugar mill in Namakia | |
  MatsakabanjaLocation in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 15°55′S 45°50′E / 15.917°S 45.833°E / -15.917; 45.833 | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Boeny |
| District | Mitsinjo |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 18,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 417 |
Matsakabanja is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mitsinjo, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 18,000 in 2001 commune census.
Matsakabanja is served by a local airport and riverine harbour. In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 24% and 24% of the working population. The most important crop is sugarcane, while other important products are maize, cassava and rice. Industry and services provide employment for 30% and 2% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 20% of the population.
Industry
- The sugar mill of Namakia.
Sports Clubs
References
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-03.
| Communes in the Boeny Region of the Republic of Madagascar | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capital: Mahajanga | ||
| Ambato-Boeni (11) (403) |  | |
| Mahajanga (1) | ||
| Mahajanga II (9) (402) | ||
| Marovoay (12) (416) | ||
| Mitsinjo (7) (417) | ||
| Soalala (3) (420) | ||
| 6 districts; 43 communes | ||
15°55′S 45°50′E / 15.917°S 45.833°E / -15.917; 45.833
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