Tongobory is a rural municipality in southwest Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betioky, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 21,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Tongobory | |
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  Tongobory Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 23°31′S 44°20′E / 23.517°S 44.333°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Betioky |
| Elevation | 88 m (289 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 21,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 612 |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 40% and 15% of the working population. The most important crops are maize and beans, while other important agricultural products are sweet potatoes and lima beans. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 40% of the population.[2]
Geography
editTongobory is situated at the Onilahy River and at a distance of 65 km from Andranovory. The commune is crossed by the RN 10. Also the Lake Iotry is in this municipality.
Personalities
edit- Jean Lahiniriko (*1956) - politician
References
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-12.
23°31′S 44°20′E / 23.517°S 44.333°E
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