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Place in Vatovavy-Fitovinany, Madagascar
Mizilo Gara
Mizilo Gara is located in MadagascarMizilo GaraMizilo GaraLocation in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°0′S 47°57′E / 22.000°S 47.950°E / -22.000; 47.950
Country Madagascar
RegionVatovavy-Fitovinany
DistrictManakara
Elevation12 m (39 ft)
Population
 • Total8,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Mizilo Gara is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manakara, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 94% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are cassava and lychee, while other important agricultural products are sugarcane and rice. Industry and services provide employment for 5% and 1% of the population, respectively.

It lies at the Fianarantsoa-Côte Est railway and the RN 12 that links the town with Fianarantsoa and Manakara

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
Madagascar Communes in the Fitovinany Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Manakara
Ikongo (17) - 310
Manakara (42) - 316
Vohipeno (19) - 321
3 districts; 78 communes

22°0′S 47°57′E / 22.000°S 47.950°E / -22.000; 47.950


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