Ibity
Ibity | |
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Ibity Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 20°7′S 47°1′E / 20.117°S 47.017°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Vakinankaratra |
District | Antsirabe II |
Elevation[1] | 2,006 m (6,581 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 11,000 |
• Ethnicities | Merina |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Ibity is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsirabe II, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 1% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is maize, while other important products are peanuts, beans, cassava and rice. Industry provides employment for 1% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-22.
Coordinates: 20°7′S 47°1′E / 20.117°S 47.017°E
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