Mitsinjo

Mitsinjo
Road from Katsepy to Mitsinjo
Mitsinjo Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 16°0′S 45°52′E / 16.000°S 45.867°E / -16.000; 45.867
Country	Madagascar
Region	Boeny
District	Mitsinjo
Elevation [1]	23 m (75 ft)
Population  (2001)[2]
• Total	19,000
Time zone	UTC3 (EAT)
Postal code	417

Mitsinjo is a rural municipality in western Madagascar approximately 70 kilometres south-west of Mahajanga. It belongs to the district of Mitsinjo, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 19,000 in 2001.^[2]

In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The majority 70% of the population works in fishing. 15% are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are maize and rice; also sweet potatoes is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.^[2]

16°0′S 45°52′E / 16.000°S 45.867°E / -16.000; 45.867

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