Matsakabanja
Place in Boeny, Madagascar
15°55′S 45°50′E / 15.917°S 45.833°E / -15.917; 45.833
Madagascar (2001)[2]
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
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-03.
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Capital: Mahajanga
- Ambarimaninga
- Antongomena Bevary
- Antseza
- Bekipay
- Katsepy
- Matsakabanja
- Mitsinjo
6 districts; 43 communes
15°55′S 45°50′E / 15.917°S 45.833°E / -15.917; 45.833
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