Sahavato Explained

Official Name:Sahavato
Other Name:Alavakianja Sahavato
Pushpin Map:Madagascar
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Madagascar
Pushpin Mapsize:180
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Vatovavy-Fitovinany
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Nosy Varika
Population As Of:2001
Population Total:28000
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Population Blank2 Title:Religions
Timezone:EAT
Utc Offset:3
Coordinates:-20.6°N 68°W
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation M:58

Sahavato is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Nosy Varika, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 28,000 in 2001 commune census.

Sahavato has a riverine harbour. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is coffee, while other important products are cassava and rice. Services provide employment for 10% of the population.[2]

References and notes

-20.6°N 68°W

Notes and References

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. Web site: ILO census data . . 2002 . 2008-05-03.