Manakambahiny Est is a municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatondrazaka, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Manakambahiny Est
Manakambahiny Atsinanana
Manakambahiny Est is located in Madagascar
Manakambahiny Est
Manakambahiny Est
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 17°51′S 48°46′E / 17.850°S 48.767°E / -17.850; 48.767
Country Madagascar
RegionAlaotra-Mangoro
DistrictAmbatondrazaka
Elevation1,106 m (3,629 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total8,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
503

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 18% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas, sugarcane, cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]

National Parks

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The entrance of the Zahamena National Park is situated at 4 km from Manakambahiny Est.

References

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  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-06.

17°51′S 48°46′E / 17.850°S 48.767°E / -17.850; 48.767