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Mahaly

Mahaly
Mahaly is located in Madagascar
Mahaly
Mahaly
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°10′S 46°21′E / 24.167°S 46.350°E / -24.167; 46.350
Country  Madagascar
Region Anosy
District Amboasary Sud
Elevation 235 m (771 ft)
Population (2001)
 • Total 11,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Mahaly is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Amboasary Sud, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in 2001 commune census.

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is cassava, while other important products are peanuts, maize and rice. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 9% of the population.

Coordinates: 24°10′S 46°21′E / 24.167°S 46.350°E / -24.167; 46.350



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