Mandromodromotra

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]

Mandromodromotra
Mandromodromotra
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°55′S 47°2′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAnosy
DistrictTaolanaro
Elevation13 m (43 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total4,000
Time zoneUTC3 (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]

References and notes

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


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