Ifotaka

Ifotaka
Ifotaka

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 24°48′S 46°8′E / 24.800°S 46.133°E / -24.800; 46.133
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

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 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 / -24.800; 46.133


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