Ilakatra is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vohipeno, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 17,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Ilakatra
Ilakatra is located in Madagascar
Ilakatra
Ilakatra
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°21′S 47°40′E / 22.350°S 47.667°E / -22.350; 47.667
Country Madagascar
RegionVatovavy-Fitovinany
DistrictVohipeno
Elevation27 m (89 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total
17,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% 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 2008-05-03.

22°21′S 47°40′E / 22.350°S 47.667°E / -22.350; 47.667