Iabakoho

Iabakoho
Iabakoho

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 24°36′S 47°13′E / 24.600°S 47.217°E / -24.600; 47.217
Country  Madagascar
Region Anosy
District Taolanaro
Elevation[1] 40 m (130 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 3,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Iabakoho is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Taolanaro, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 3,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority of the population of the commune are farmers (60%), while an additional 6% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are cassava and rice; also bananas are an important agricultural product. Industry and services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally, fishing employs 30% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.

Coordinates: 24°36′S 47°13′E / 24.600°S 47.217°E / -24.600; 47.217


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