Vatohandrina
Appearance
Vatohandrina | |
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Coordinates: 21°33′S 47°50′E / 21.550°S 47.833°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
District | Mananjary |
Elevation | 160 m (520 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 8,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Vatohandrina is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mananjary, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99.5% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is coffee, while other important products are bananas, cassava and rice. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population.[2]
References and notes
[edit]- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
21°33′S 47°50′E / 21.550°S 47.833°E