Imongy

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Imongy
Imongy (Madagascar)
Imongy
Imongy
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 25°19′S 45°44′E / -25.317, 45.733
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Toliara
Region Androy
District Tsiombe
Elevation [1] 95 m (312 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 8,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Imongy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Tsiombe, which is a part of Androy Region in Toliara Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 64% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 30% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are sweet potatos and cowpeas, while other important agricultural products are maize, cassava and bambara groundnut. Services provide employment for 6% 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 2008-05-02.
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 Communes in Androy Region of the Republic of Madagascar
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Coordinates: 25°19′S 45°44′E / -25.317, 45.733