Vavatenina
| Vavatenina | |
|---|---|
  Vavatenina Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 17°28′S 49°12′E / 17.467°S 49.200°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Analanjirofo |
| District | Vavatenina |
| Elevation[1] | 123 m (404 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 30,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Vavatenina is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vavatenina, which is a part of Analanjirofo Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 30,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is cloves, while other important products are coffee and rice. Services provide employment for 10% 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 2008-03-08.
| Fenerive Est |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Mananara Nord | ||
| Maroantsetra | ||
| Sainte Marie | ||
| Soanierana Ivongo | ||
| Vavatenina | ||
Coordinates: 17°28′S 49°12′E / 17.467°S 49.200°E
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