Fotadrevo | |
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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 |
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]
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]
Fotadrevo is presently not connected to the electric grid. Jirama previews to produce electricity locally by the means of generators & solar from August 2023. [3]
The Molo mine is situated 11.5 km North-north-east of Fotadrevo. [4]