Vavatenina
Vavatenina is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vavatenina, which is a part of Analanjirofo Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 30,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Vavatenina | |
|---|---|
  Vavatenina Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 17°28′S 49°12′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Analanjirofo |
| District | Vavatenina |
| Elevation | 123 m (404 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 30,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is cloves, while other important products are coffee and rice. Services provide employment for 10% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-08.
| Fenerive Est |
|  |
|---|---|---|
| Mananara Nord |
| |
| Maroantsetra |
| |
| Sainte Marie | ||
| Soanierana Ivongo |
| |
| Vavatenina | ||
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.