Isaka-Ivondro

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Isaka - Ivondro
Isaka - Ivondro (Madagascar)
Isaka - Ivondro
Isaka - Ivondro
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°48′S 46°51′E / -24.8, 46.85
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Toliara
Region Anosy
District Taolanaro
Elevation [1] 172 m (564 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 13,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Isaka - Ivondro 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 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. 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 coffee, lychee and cassava. Services provide employment for 7% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 3% 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°48′S 46°51′E / -24.8, 46.85