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Place in Sava, Madagascar
Matsohely
Matsohely is located in MadagascarMatsohelyMatsohelyLocation in Madagascar
Coordinates: 14°37′S 49°34′E / 14.617°S 49.567°E / -14.617; 49.567
Country Madagascar
RegionSava
DistrictAndapa
Elevation487 m (1,598 ft)
Population
 • Total7,565
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Matsohely is a commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Andapa, which is a part of Sava Region. According to a 2001 census, the population of Matsohely was 7,565.

Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority (99.3%) of the population are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, coffee and beans. Services provide employment for 0.7% of the population.

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-15.
Madagascar Communes in the Sava Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Sambava
Andapa (17)
Antalaha (14)
Sambava (25)
Vohemar (19)
4 districts; 75 communes

14°37′S 49°34′E / 14.617°S 49.567°E / -14.617; 49.567


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