Ejeda is a rural municipality in southwestern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ampanihy, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. With 49,915 inhabitants it is the largest town of the Ampanihy Ouest (district).
Ejeda | |
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  Ejeda Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 24°21′S 44°31′E / 24.350°S 44.517°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Ampanihy |
| Elevation | 235 m (771 ft) |
| Population (2018)Census | |
| • Total | 49,915 |
| • Ethnicities | Mahafaly |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
It is situated at the Route nationale 10 that crosses the Linta River near Ejeda.
Ejeda is served by a local airport. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens.[2]
The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 35% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is maize, while other important products are peanuts, cassava and chickpea. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]
Ejeda has recorded a temperature of 43.6 °C (110.5 °F), which is the highest temperature to have ever been recorded in Madagascar.[3]
Nature
edit- the Tsimanampetsotsa National Park is nearby.
References
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-11.
- ^ "Madagascar Initial National Communication" (PDF) (in French). Le Ministre de l’Environnement, des Eaux et des Forets. 2019. p. 22. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 November 2021. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
24°21′S 44°31′E / 24.350°S 44.517°E
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