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 | |
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Coordinates: 22°11′S 47°28′E / 22.183°S 47.467°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
District | Ikongo |
Elevation | 85 m (279 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 19,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (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
editIfanirea is located at the Matitanana river.
References and notes
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ 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