Mahaboboka
Mahaboboka is a town and commune 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.
Geology
West of the Ilova fault, the Sakaraha–Toliara road crosses upper Jurassic marls and limestones. To the north, they have yielded ammonites, and to the north-west, they are succeeded by Cretaceous sedimentary rocks and basalts.Economy
Natural gas has been discovered in Mahaboboka in 2016.Also minerals, as sapphires are found at Mahaboboka.