Karimbary is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vangaindrano, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Karimbary
Karimbary is located in Madagascar
Karimbary
Karimbary
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 23°18′S 47°35′E / 23.300°S 47.583°E / -23.300; 47.583
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsimo-Atsinanana
DistrictVangaindrano
Elevation22 m (72 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total4,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee, sugarcane and cassava. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]

References and notes edit

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

23°18′S 47°35′E / 23.300°S 47.583°E / -23.300; 47.583