Mandromodromotra

Mandromodromotra
Mandromodromotra

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 24°55′S 47°2′E / 24.917°S 47.033°E / -24.917; 47.033
Country  Madagascar
Region Anosy
District Taolanaro
Elevation[1] 13 m (43 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 4,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Mandromodromotra is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Taolanaro, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are lychee, cassava and sweet potatoes. Industry and services provide employment for 2% and 3% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 35% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.

Coordinates: 24°55′S 47°2′E / 24.917°S 47.033°E / -24.917; 47.033


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