Mahabo, Vohipeno
Mahabo | |
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Mahabo Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 22°20′S 47°46′E / 22.333°S 47.767°E | |
| Country | Madagascar |
| Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
| District | Vohipeno |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 4,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Mahabo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vohipeno, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in 2001 commune census.
There are just elementary school options. 99% of the people living in the commune are farmers, while a further 0.5% make their living by keeping cattle. The most important crop is coffee, while other important products are cabbage, cassava and rice. Services provide employment for 0.4% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 0.1% of the population.