Vondrozo

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Vondrozo
Vondrozo (Madagascar)
Vondrozo
Vondrozo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°49′S 47°17′E / -22.817, 47.283
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Atsimo-Atsinanana
District Vondrozo
Elevation [1] 437 m (1,434 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 10,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Vondrozo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vondrozo, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens. The majority 97% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and pepper, while other important agricultural products are cassava and rice. Services provide employment for 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 2008-05-10.

Coordinates: 22°49′S 47°17′E / -22.817, 47.283