Ibity
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]
Ibity | |
|---|---|
  Ibity Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 20°7′S 47°1′E | |
| Country |  |
| Region | Vakinankaratra |
| District | Antsirabe II |
| Elevation | 2,006 m (6,581 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 11,000 |
| • Ethnicities | Merina |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
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
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-22.
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