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Ejeda
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Country | Madagascar |
Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
District | Ampanihy |
Elevation[1] | 235 m (771 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 37,000 |
• Ethnicities | Mahafaly |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Ejeda is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in southwestern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ampanihy, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 37,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Ejeda is served by a local airport. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens.[2]
The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 35% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is maize, while other important products are peanuts, cassava and chickpea. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]
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