Mahadrodroka

Place in Sofia, Madagascar
15°18′S 47°16′E / 15.300°S 47.267°E / -15.300; 47.267Country MadagascarRegionSofiaDistrictAnalalavaElevation85 m (279 ft)Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total7,000Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Mahadrodroka is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Analalava, which is a part of Sofia Region. 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]

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 2008-02-29.
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Madagascar Communes in the Sofia Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Antsohihy
Analalava (11) (407)
Antsohihy (12) (407)Bealanana (13) (407)Befandriana-Nord (12) (409)Boriziny (15)
(Port-Bergé) (419)Mampikony (6) (414)Mandritsara (22) (415)
7 districts; 91 communes

15°18′S 47°16′E / 15.300°S 47.267°E / -15.300; 47.267


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