Ikalalao is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambohimahasoa, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be 14.950 in 2018.
Ikalalao | |
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  Ikalalao Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°11′S 47°6′E / 21.183°S 47.100°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Haute Matsiatra |
| District | Ambohimahasoa |
| Area | |
• Total | 105.10 km2 (40.58 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,229 m (4,032 ft) |
| Population (2018) | |
• Total | 14.950 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 305 |
It is situated at 83 km north of Fianarantsoa, following the National road 7. The municipality is furthermore divided in 12 Fokontany (villages) : Ambalavato, Ambohibe, Ambohitsaony, Andohamango I, Andohamango II, Ankifafamavo, Antetindravita, Iavimanangana, Imango I, Ikalalao, Malaza and Vohibato.[2]
Geranium oils are won in this municipality.
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and beans, while other important agricultural products are peanuts and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[3]
References
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ VALORISATION ET PROTECTION DES TANETY DE LA REGION HAUTE MATSIATRA PAR LE RELANCEMENT DE L’EXPLOITATION DE GERANIUM. - Cas de la Commune Rurale d’Ikalalao
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
21°11′S 47°6′E / 21.183°S 47.100°E
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