Mandromodromotra | |
|---|---|
| Pointe Evatra in Mandromodromotra | |
| Coordinates: 24°55′S47°2′E / 24.917°S 47.033°E | |
| Country | |
| Region | Anosy |
| District | Taolanaro |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Population (2001) [2] | |
• Total | 4,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (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]
This municipality is crossed by the National road 12a, [3] 17 km [4] from Fort-Dauphin.
24°55′S47°2′E / 24.917°S 47.033°E