Mandromodromotra

Place in Anosy, Madagascar
24°55′S 47°2′E / 24.917°S 47.033°E / -24.917; 47.033Country MadagascarRegionAnosyDistrictTaolanaroElevation13 m (43 ft)Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total4,000Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Mandromodromotra is a rural municipality 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]

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]

Roads

This municipality is crossed by the National road 12a,[3] 17 km[4] from Fort-Dauphin.

References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
  3. ^ Chantier RN 12A
  4. ^ Université d'Antananarivo
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Madagascar Communes in the Anosy Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Fort Dauphin (Taolagnaro)
Amboasary Sud (18) - 603
Betroka (20) - 613Taolagnaro (24) - 614
3 districts; 62 communes

24°55′S 47°2′E / 24.917°S 47.033°E / -24.917; 47.033

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