Mahadrodroka
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| Mahadrodroka | |
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 Mahadrodroka
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| Coordinates: 15°18′S 47°16′E / 15.3°S 47.267°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Sofia |
| District | Analalava |
| Elevation[1] | 85 m (279 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 7,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Mahadrodroka is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Analalava, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Mahadrodroka has a riverine harbour. Only primary schooling is available. The majority 65% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 30% of the population.[2]
[edit] References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. http://www.ilo.cornell.edu/ilo/data.html. Retrieved 2008-02-29.
Coordinates: 15°18′S 47°16′E / 15.3°S 47.267°E
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