Erada
| 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[1] | 152 m (499 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
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
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.
Coordinates: 25°17′S 45°56′E / 25.283°S 45.933°E
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