Ejeda

Ejeda is a rural municipality in southwestern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ampanihy, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. With 49,915 inhabitants it is the largest town of the Ampanihy Ouest (district).

Ejeda
Ejeda
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°21′S 44°31′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsimo-Andrefana
DistrictAmpanihy
Elevation
[1]
235 m (771 ft)
Population
 (2018)Census
 • Total49,915
 • Ethnicities
Mahafaly
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

It is situated at the Route nationale 10 that crosses the Linta River near Ejeda.

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]

Nature

References
  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-11.

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