Ivato, Ambositra
Ivato is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambositra, which is a part of Amoron'i Mania Region.
Ivato | |
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![]() ![]() Ivato Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 20°37′S 47°12′E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Amoron'i Mania |
District | Ambositra |
Elevation | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 15,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Geography
This town lies at the intersection of the Route nationale 35 to Morondava and the Route nationale 7 from Antananarivo to Fianarantsoa.
The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 75% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 15% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, beans, cassava and tomato. Services provide employment for 10% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-13.
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