Mahaboboka

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Mahaboboka is a town and commune (Template:Langx) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Sakaraha, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,115 in 2018.

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. Mahaboboka has a police station, an Orthodox Church and a mosque. Traditional graves can be seen close to the road around Mahaboboka. 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 rice, while other important products are cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 8% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 2% of the population.[1]

Geology

West of the Ilova fault, the Sakaraha–Toliara road crosses upper Jurassic marls and limestones.[2] To the north, they have yielded ammonites,[3] and to the north-west, they are succeeded by Cretaceous sedimentary rocks and basalts.

Economy

Natural gas has been discovered in Mahaboboka in 2016.[4]

Also minerals, as sapphires are found at Mahaboboka.

Rivers

Mahaboboka lies at the Fiherenana River.

References and notes

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