Ejeda
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| Ejeda | |
  Ejeda
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| Country |  Madagascar |
| Province | Toliara |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Ampanihy |
| Elevation [1] | 235 m (771 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| - Total | 37,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Ejeda is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in southwestern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ampanihy, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region in Toliara Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 37,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Ejeda is served by a local airport. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens.[2]
The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 35% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is maize, while other important products are peanuts, cassava and chickpea. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]
[edit] References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c d ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-03-11.
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