Miary
| Miary | |
|---|---|
  Miary Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 23°18′S 43°44′E / 23.300°S 43.733°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Toliara II |
| Elevation[1] | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 6,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Miary is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Toliara II, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 40% and 40% of the working population. The most important crops are cotton and cassava, while other important agricultural products are sugarcane and maize. Services provide employment for 20% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
| Ampanihy |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Ankazoabo | ||
| Benenitra | ||
| Beroroha | ||
| Betioky Sud | ||
| Morombe |
| |
| Sakaraha | ||
| Toliara I | ||
| Toliara II | ||
Coordinates: 23°18′S 43°44′E / 23.300°S 43.733°E
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