Fotadrevo
Fotadrevo is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in southwestern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ampanihy, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 35,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Fotadrevo | |
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  Fotadrevo Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 24°3′S 45°1′E | |
| Country |  |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Ampanihy |
| Elevation | 493 m (1,617 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 35,000 |
| • Ethnicities | Mahafaly |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 30% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, cassava and onions. Industry and services provide employment for 1% and 9% of the population, respectively.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-11.
| Ampanihy |  | |
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| Ankazoabo | ||
| Benenitra | ||
| Beroroha | ||
| Betioky Sud | ||
| Morombe |
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| Sakaraha | ||
| Toliara I | ||
| Toliara II | ||
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