Matsakabanja
locomotive of the sugar mill in Namakia
locomotive of the sugar mill in Namakia
Matsakabanja is located in Madagascar
Matsakabanja
Matsakabanja
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 15°55′S 45°50′E / 15.917°S 45.833°E / -15.917; 45.833
Country Madagascar
RegionBoeny
DistrictMitsinjo
Elevation
[1]
7 m (23 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total18,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
417

Matsakabanja is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mitsinjo, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 18,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Matsakabanja is served by a local airport and riverine harbour. In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 24% and 24% of the working population. The most important crop is sugarcane, while other important products are maize, cassava and rice. Industry and services provide employment for 30% and 2% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 20% of the population.[2]

Industry

  • The sugar mill of Namakia.

Sports Clubs

  • Sirama Namakia

References

  1. ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-03.

15°55′S 45°50′E / 15.917°S 45.833°E / -15.917; 45.833


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