Mahaboboka

Mahaboboka is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Sakaraha, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,115 in 2018.

Mahaboboka
Mahaboboka
Mahaboboka
Mahaboboka is located in Madagascar
Mahaboboka
Mahaboboka
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°54′S 44°20′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsimo-Andrefana
DistrictSakaraha
Elevation
[1]
313 m (1,027 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total13,115
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 8% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 2% of the population.[2]

Economy

Natural gas has been discovered in Mahaboboka in 2016.[3]

Also minerals, as sapphires are found at Mahaboboka.

Rivers

Mahaboboka lies at the Fiherenana River.

References and notes
  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-25.
  3. (in French) www.midi-madagasikara.mg

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