Tongobory

23°31′S 44°20′E / 23.517°S 44.333°E / -23.517; 44.333Country MadagascarRegionAtsimo-AndrefanaDistrictBetiokyElevation88 m (289 ft)Population • Total21,000Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)Postal code

Tongobory is a rural municipality in southwest Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betioky, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 21,000 in 2001 commune census.^[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 40% and 15% of the working population. The most important crops are maize and beans, while other important agricultural products are sweet potatoes and lima beans. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 40% of the population.^[2]

Geography

Tongobory is situated at the Onilahy River and at a distance of 65 km from Andranovory. The commune is crossed by the RN 10. Also the Lake Iotry is in this municipality.

Personalities

• Jean Lahiniriko (*1956) - politician

References

23°31′S 44°20′E / 23.517°S 44.333°E / -23.517; 44.333