Dabolava
Dabolava | |
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  Dabolava Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°38′S 45°42′E / 19.633°S 45.700°E / -19.633; 45.700 | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Menabe |
| District | Miandrivazo |
| Elevation [1] | 563 m (1,847 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 8,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 617 |
Dabolava is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Miandrivazo, which is a part of Menabe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 45% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]
Geography
The town lies between the Mahajilo and the Mania Rivers.
Wildlife
A the small Amboloandova forest near Dabolava, a small population of Propithecus coronatus was recently discovered.[3]
References
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-09.
- ^ Propithecus coronatus
Capital: Morondava | ||
| Belo sur Tsiribihina (16) (608) |  | |
| Mahabo (12) (615) | ||
| Manja (7) (616) | ||
| Miandrivazo (16) (617) |
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| Morondava (6) (619) |
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5 districts; 57 communes | ||
19°38′S 45°42′E / 19.633°S 45.700°E / -19.633; 45.700
