Vatohandrina

Vatohandrina is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mananjary, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Vatohandrina
Vatohandrina is located in Madagascar
Vatohandrina
Vatohandrina
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°33′S 47°50′E
Country Madagascar
RegionVatovavy-Fitovinany
DistrictMananjary
Elevation160 m (520 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total8,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99.5% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is coffee, while other important products are bananas, cassava and rice. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.

21°33′S 47°50′E


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