Mandrofify

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Mandrofify
Mandrofify (Madagascar)
Mandrofify
Mandrofify
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 23°31′S 43°58′E / -23.517, 43.967
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Toliara
Region Atsimo-Andrefana
District Toliara II
Elevation [1] 40 m (131 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 8,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Mandrofify or Manorofify is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Toliara II, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region in Toliara Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 15% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are sweet potatos and tomato, while other important agricultural products are maize and cowpeas. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 3% 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 2008-03-13.

Coordinates: 23°31′S 43°58′E / -23.517, 43.967