Kalafotsy
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| Kalafotsy | |
  Kalafotsy
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| Country |  Madagascar |
| Province | Fianarantsoa |
| Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
| District | Ikongo |
| Elevation [1] | 305 m (1,001 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| - Total | 11,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Kalafotsy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ikongo, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and rice, while other important agricultural products are sugarcane and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]
[edit] References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-05-03.
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