Ihosy is a district in south-eastern Madagascar. It is a part of Ihorombe Region and borders the districts of Ikalamavony in north, Ambalavao in northeast, Ivohibe in east, Iakora in southeast, Betroka in south, Benenitra in southwest, Sakaraha and Ankazoabo Sud in west and Beroraha in the South West. The area is 17,358 km2 (6,702 sq mi) and the population was 292,880 in 2018.

Ihosy District
District
Location in Madagascar
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°24′S 46°07′E / 22.400°S 46.117°E / -22.400; 46.117
Country Madagascar
RegionIhorombe
Area
 • Total
17,358 km2 (6,702 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total
292,880
 • Ethnicities
Bara
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Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
313

Communes

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The district is further divided into 20 communes:

References

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  1. ^ TROISIEME RECENSEMENT GENERAL DE LA POPULATION ET DE L’HABITATION

22°24′S 46°07′E / 22.400°S 46.117°E / -22.400; 46.117