Isorana

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Isorana
Isorana (Madagascar)
Isorana
Isorana
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°19′S 46°56′E / -21.317, 46.933
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Haute Matsiatra
District Fianarantsoa II
Elevation [1] 1,123 m (3,684 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 10,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Isorana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fianarantsoa II, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 10% 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 2008-05-01.

Coordinates: 21°19′S 46°56′E / -21.317, 46.933