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
Ivahona is located in Madagascar
Ivahona
Ivahona
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 23°27′S 46°10′E / 23.450°S 46.167°E / -23.450; 46.167
Country Madagascar
RegionAnosy
DistrictBetroka
Elevation819 m (2,687 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total7,000
Time zoneUTC3 (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

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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 2008-05-04.

23°27′S 46°10′E / 23.450°S 46.167°E / -23.450; 46.167