Kalafotsy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ikongo, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Kalafotsy | |
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  Kalafotsy Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 22°17′S 47°19′E / 22.283°S 47.317°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
| District | Ikongo |
| Elevation | 305 m (1,001 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 11,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and rice, while other important agricultural products are sugarcane and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% 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 2008-05-03.
22°17′S 47°19′E / 22.283°S 47.317°E
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