Ifanirea is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ikongo, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 19,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Ifanirea
Ifanirea is located in Madagascar
Ifanirea
Ifanirea
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°11′S 47°28′E / 22.183°S 47.467°E / -22.183; 47.467
Country Madagascar
RegionVatovavy-Fitovinany
DistrictIkongo
Elevation85 m (279 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total
19,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and rice, while other important agricultural products are bananas and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]

Rivers

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Ifanirea is located at the Matitanana river.

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 2008-05-03.

22°11′S 47°28′E / 22.183°S 47.467°E / -22.183; 47.467