Photos • Location
Erada | |
|---|---|
  Erada Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 25°17′S 45°56′E / 25.283°S 45.933°E | |
| Country | 
Madagascar |
| Region | Androy |
| District | Ambovombe |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) |
| Population (2001)
[2] | |
| • Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 ( EAT) |
Erada is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambovombe, which is a part of Androy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census. [2]
Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 47% and 35% of the working population. The most important crops are sweet potatoes and maize, while other important agricultural products are peanuts, cassava and cowpeas. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 17% of the population. [2]
References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.
Capital:
Ambovombe-Androy | ||
| Ambovombe (21) (604) |  | |
| Bekily (20) (607) | ||
| Beloha (8) (609) | ||
| Tsiombe (7) (621) | ||
| proposed Antanimora Sud (9) (604) | ||
4 districts; 56 communes | ||
25°17′S 45°56′E / 25.283°S 45.933°E
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