Mahavanona

Mahavanona
Mahavanona
Mahavanona is located in Madagascar
Mahavanona
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 12°27′S 49°22′E / 12.45°S 49.367°E / -12.45; 49.367
Country  Madagascar
Region Diana
District Antsiranana II
Elevation[1] 115 m (377 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 12,075
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Mahavanona is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsiranana II, which is a part of Diana Region. According to 2001 commune census the population of Mahavanona was 12,075.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 52% of the population are farmers, while an additional 46% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas and maize. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population.[2]

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Coordinates: 12°27′S 49°22′E / 12.45°S 49.367°E / -12.45; 49.367