Mandromodromotra is a rural municipality 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]
Mandromodromotra | |
|---|---|
 Pointe Evatra in Mandromodromotra | |
  Mandromodromotra Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 24°55′S 47°2′E / 24.917°S 47.033°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Anosy |
| District | Taolanaro |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 4,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
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]
Roads
editThis municipality is crossed by the National road 12a,[3] 17 km[4] from Fort-Dauphin.
References and notes
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
- ^ Chantier RN 12A
- ^ Université d'Antananarivo
24°55′S 47°2′E / 24.917°S 47.033°E
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