Coordinates: 22°16′S 47°39′E / 22.267°S 47.650°E / -22.267; 47.650

Sahalava

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Sahalava
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°16′S 47°39′E / 22.267°S 47.650°E / -22.267; 47.650
CountryFile:Flag of Madagascar.svg Madagascar
RegionFitovinany
DistrictVohipeno
Elevation31 m (102 ft)
Population
 (2018)Census
 • Total
1,414
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
321

Sahalava is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vohipeno, which is a part of the region of Fitovinany. The population of the municipality was 1,414 inhabitants in 2018. Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99.5% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and rice, while other important agricultural products are beans, lychee and cassava. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population.[2]

Rivers

It is located on the banks of the river Matitanana.

References

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.

22°16′S 47°39′E / 22.267°S 47.650°E / -22.267; 47.650