Fotadrevo

24°3′S 45°1′E / 24.050°S 45.017°E / -24.050; 45.017Country MadagascarRegionAtsimo-AndrefanaDistrictAmpanihyElevation493 m (1,617 ft)Population • Total35,000 • EthnicitiesMahafalyTime zoneUTC3 (EAT)Postal code

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]

Infrastructures

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]

Mining

The Molo mine is situated 11.5 km North-north-east of Fotadrevo.^[4]

References

24°3′S 45°1′E / 24.050°S 45.017°E / -24.050; 45.017