Mahadrodroka

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Mahadrodroka
Mahadrodroka (Madagascar)
Mahadrodroka
Mahadrodroka
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 15°18′S 47°16′E / -15.3, 47.267
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Mahajanga
Region Sofia
District Analalava
Elevation [1] 85 m (279 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 7,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Mahadrodroka is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Analalava, which is a part of Sofia Region in Mahajanga Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Mahadrodroka has a riverine harbour. Only primary schooling is available. The majority 65% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 30% of the population.[2]

[edit] References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-02-29.

Coordinates: 15°18′S 47°16′E / -15.3, 47.267