Ifarantsa

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Ifarantsa
Ifarantsa (Madagascar)
Ifarantsa
Ifarantsa
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°56′S 46°51′E / -24.933, 46.85
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Toliara
Region Anosy
District Taolanaro
Elevation [1] 21 m (69 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 10,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ifarantsa is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Taolanaro, which is a part of Anosy Region in Toliara Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 70% 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 sugarcane and cassava. Industry and services provide employment for 4% and 10% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 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.
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Coordinates: 24°56′S 46°51′E / -24.933, 46.85