Mahambo

Mahambo is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fenerive Est, which is a part of Analanjirofo Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 26,000 in 2001 commune census.^[3]

Mahambo
beach at Mahambo
Mahambo Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 17°29′S 49°28′E
Country	Madagascar
Region	Analanjirofo
District	Fenerive Est
Area [1]
• Total	278 km2 (107 sq mi)
Elevation [2]	13 m (43 ft)
Population  (2001)[3]
• Total	26,000
Time zone	UTC3 (EAT)
Postal code	509

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and bananas, while other important agricultural products are cloves and lychee. Services provide employment for 17% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 3% of the population.^[3]

Geography

Mahambo is situated on the National road 5 at 95 km North from Toamasina on the Indian Ocean coast.^[4] The municipality is situated at the mouth of the river Iazafo.