Iaborotra

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Iaborotra
Iaborotra (Madagascar)
Iaborotra
Iaborotra
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 23°13′S 45°33′E / -23.217, 45.55
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Toliara
Region Anosy
District Betroka
Elevation [1] 625 m (2,051 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 4,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Iaborotra is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betroka, which is a part of Anosy Region in Toliara Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 49% and 50% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]

[edit] References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-05-04.

Coordinates: 23°13′S 45°33′E / -23.217, 45.55