| Nosibe | |
|---|---|
  NosibeLocation in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 13°9′S 49°48′E / 13.150°S 49.800°E / -13.150; 49.800 | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Sava |
| District | Vohemar |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 9,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Nosibe is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vohemar, which is a part of Sava Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 85% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 14% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas, sugarcane and maize. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 0.5% of the population.
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-25.
| Communes in the Sava Region of the Republic of Madagascar | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capital: Sambava | ||
| Andapa (17) |  | |
| Antalaha (14) | ||
| Sambava (25) | ||
| Vohemar (19) | ||
| 4 districts; 75 communes | ||
13°9′S 49°48′E / 13.150°S 49.800°E / -13.150; 49.800
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