Evato

Evato is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Farafangana, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Evato
Evato
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°36′S 47°41′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsimo-Atsinanana
DistrictFarafangana
Elevation13 m (43 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total13,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and bananas; also coffee is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 4% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population.[2]

References and notes

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


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