Ifotaka
Ifotaka | |
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Ifotaka Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 24°48′S 46°8′E / 24.800°S 46.133°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Anosy |
District | Amboasary Sud |
Elevation[1] | 72 m (236 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 18,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Climate | BSh |
Ifotaka is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Amboasary Sud, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 18,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 40% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is cassava, while other important products are maize and sweet potatoes. Industry and services provide both employment for 5% 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 2008-05-04.
Coordinates: 24°48′S 46°8′E / 24.800°S 46.133°E
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