Etrotroka Sud is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Farafangana, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 17,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Etrotroka Sud | |
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  Etrotroka Sud Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 22°53′S 47°36′E / 22.883°S 47.600°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Atsinanana |
| District | Farafangana |
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 17,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 2% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and coffee, while other important agricultural products are cassava and pepper. Services provide employment for 8% 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 2008-05-05.
22°53′S 47°36′E / 22.883°S 47.600°E
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