Manambondro
Manambondro | |
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Manambondro Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 23°48′S 47°33′E / 23.800°S 47.550°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Atsimo-Atsinanana |
District | Vangaindrano |
Elevation[1] | 5 m (16 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 15,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Manambondro is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vangaindrano, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Manambondro is served by a local airport. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee, cloves and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-05.
Coordinates: 23°48′S 47°33′E / 23.800°S 47.550°E
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