Fotadrevo


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.
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.

Infrastructure

Fotadrevo is presently not connected to the electric grid. Jirama previews to produce electricity locally by the means of generators and solar from August 2023.

Mining

The Molo mine is situated 11.5 km North-north-east of Fotadrevo.