Mahalina
Mahalina | |
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Mahalina Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 12°32′S 48°49′E / 12.533°S 48.817°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Diana |
District | Antsiranana II |
Elevation[1] | 32 m (105 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 2,217 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Mahalina is a municipality (French: commune, Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsiranana II, which is a part of Diana Region. According to 2001 census the population of Mahalina was 2,217.[2]
The majority 95% of the population are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are banana and coconut. Fishing employs the rest 5% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-13.
Coordinates: 12°32′S 48°49′E / 12.533°S 48.817°E
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