Fotadrevo is a rural municipality in southwestern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ampanihy, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 35,000.[2]
Fotadrevo | |
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  Fotadrevo Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 24°3′S 45°1′E / 24.050°S 45.017°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Ampanihy |
| Elevation | 493 m (1,617 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 35,000 |
| • Ethnicities | Mahafaly |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 605 |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 30% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, cassava and onions. Industry and services provide employment for 1% and 9% of the population, respectively.[2]
Infrastructures
editFotadrevo is presently not connected to the electric grid. Jirama previews to produce electricity locally by the means of generators & solar from August 2023.[3]
Mining
editThe Molo mine is situated 11.5 km North-north-east of Fotadrevo.[4]
References
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-11.
- ^ Journal TV Plus, 6.June 2023
- ^ Mindat.org
24°3′S 45°1′E / 24.050°S 45.017°E
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