Mahasolo

Mahasolo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Tsiroanomandidy, which is a part of Bongolava Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 35,152 in 2018.

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Mahasolo
Mahasolo Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°7′15″S 46°21′56″E / 19.12083°S 46.36556°E / -19.12083; 46.36556
Country	Madagascar
Region	Bongolava
District	Tsiroanomandidy
Elevation [1]	861 m (2,825 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	35,152
Time zone	UTC3 (EAT)
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In addition to primary schooling, the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 18% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and maize; ⁣⁣cassava⁣⁣ is also an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.^[2]

1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
2. ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.

19°7′S 46°22′E / 19.117°S 46.367°E / -19.117; 46.367

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