Erada

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Erada
Erada (Madagascar)
Erada
Erada
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 25°17′S 45°56′E / -25.283, 45.933
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Toliara
Region Androy
District Ambovombe
Elevation [1] 152 m (499 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 10,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Erada is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambovombe, which is a part of Androy Region in Toliara Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 47% and 35% of the working population. The most important crops are sweet potatos and maize, while other important agricultural products are peanuts, cassava and cowpeas. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 17% of the population.[2]

[edit] References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-05-02.
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 Communes in Androy Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Ambovombe
Bekily
Beloha
Tsiombe
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Coordinates: 25°17′S 45°56′E / -25.283, 45.933