Vondrozo

Vondrozo
Vondrozo

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 22°49′S 47°17′E / 22.817°S 47.283°E
Country  Madagascar
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. 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]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-10.

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