Mangaoka
Appearance
Mangaoka | |
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Coordinates: 12°18′S 49°7′E / 12.300°S 49.117°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Diana |
District | Antsiranana II |
Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Mangaoka is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsiranana II, which is a part of Diana Region. It is situated at the Indian Ocean, in northern Madagascar.
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population are farmers. The most important crops are rice and maize, while other important agricultural products are banana and cassava. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population, while fishing employs 4.5% of the population.[2]
Mining
[edit]The Ampasindava mine, a rare earth mine, is situated in the municipality.
References
[edit]- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-13.
12°18′S 49°7′E / 12.300°S 49.117°E