Ivahona is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betroka, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Ivahona | |
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  Ivahona Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 23°27′S 46°10′E / 23.450°S 46.167°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Anosy |
| District | Betroka |
| Elevation | 819 m (2,687 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 7,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 47% and 50% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 2% of the population.[2]
References and notes
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
23°27′S 46°10′E / 23.450°S 46.167°E
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