Fotadrevo
Appearance
Fotadrevo | |
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Coordinates: 24°3′S 45°1′E / 24.050°S 45.017°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) |
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]
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
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-11.
24°3′S 45°1′E / 24.050°S 45.017°E