Vondrozo

Vondrozo
Vondrozo is located in Madagascar
Vondrozo
Vondrozo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°49′14″S 47°19′18″E / 22.82056°S 47.32167°E / -22.82056; 47.32167
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsimo-Atsinanana
DistrictVondrozo
Elevation
[1]
437 m (1,434 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total
10,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
322

Vondrozo is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vondrozo, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

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 97% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and pepper, while other important agricultural products are cassava and rice. Services provide employment for 3% of the population.[2]

Roads

This municipality is crossed by the unpaved National road 27 from Ihosy (206 km) to Farafangana (66km).

References

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-10.


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