Evato
Evato | |
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  Evato Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 22°36′S 47°41′E / 22.600°S 47.683°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Atsinanana |
| District | Farafangana |
| Area | |
| • Total | 82 km2 (32 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 13,000 |
| • Density | 263/km2 (680/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 309 |
Evato is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Farafangana, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and bananas; also coffee is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 4% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-05.
Capital: Farafangana | ||
| Befotaka Sud (6) - 307 |  | |
| Farafangana (30) - 309 |
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| Midongy-Atsimo (6) - 318 | ||
| Vangaindrano (28) - 320 | ||
| Vondrozo (16) - 322 | ||
5 districts; 86 communes | ||
22°36′S 47°41′E / 22.600°S 47.683°E
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