Iara is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vangaindrano, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Iara
Iara is located in Madagascar
Iara
Iara
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 23°5′S 47°26′E / 23.083°S 47.433°E / -23.083; 47.433
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsimo-Atsinanana
DistrictVangaindrano
Elevation90 m (300 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total9,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee, cassava and pepper. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]

References and notes

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  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-05.

23°5′S 47°26′E / 23.083°S 47.433°E / -23.083; 47.433