Isoanala

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Isoanala
Isoanala (Madagascar)
Isoanala
Isoanala
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 23°50′S 45°43′E / -23.833, 45.717
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Toliara
Region Anosy
District Betroka
Elevation [1] 688 m (2,257 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 17,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Isoanala 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 17,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 49% and 48% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts and cassava. Industry and services provide both employment for 1% of the population. 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: 23°50′S 45°43′E / -23.833, 45.717