Vavatenina is a municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vavatenina, which is a part of Analanjirofo Region. The population of the commune was 35,750 in 2018.
Vavatenina | |
|---|---|
  Vavatenina Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 17°28′S 49°12′E / 17.467°S 49.200°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Analanjirofo |
| District | Vavatenina |
| Area | |
| • Total | 193 km2 (75 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 123 m (404 ft) |
| Population (2018)[2] | |
| • Total | 35,750 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 518 |
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 90% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is cloves, while other important products are coffee and rice. Services provide employment for 10% of the population.[3]
The municipality is located on the National road 22 at 45 km from Fénérive-Est, by the National Road 5 and National Road 22.[4]
Sports
editThe local football club is FC Espérance Vavatenina.[5]
References and notes
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ TROISIEME RECENSEMENT GENERAL DE LA POPULATION ET DE L’HABITATION
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-08.
- ^ Cartographie District Vavatenina
- ^ soccerway.com
17°28′S 49°12′E / 17.467°S 49.200°E
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