Ejeda
Place in Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 | |
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Coordinates: 24°21′S 44°31′E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
District | Ampanihy |
Elevation | 235 m (771 ft) |
Population (2018)Census | |
• Total | 49,915 |
• Ethnicities | Mahafaly |
Time zone | UTC3 (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]
Ejeda has recorded a temperature of 43.6 °C (110.5 °F), which is the highest temperature to have ever been recorded in Madagascar.[3]