Salobe
Salobe is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in southwest Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betioky Sud, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Salobe | |
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Salobe Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 23°32′S 44°43′E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
District | Betioky Sud |
Elevation | 150 m (490 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 9,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is currently available. The majority 55% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 40% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava, sweet potatoes and tomato. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-12.
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