Isoanala

Isoanala
Isoanala

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 23°50′S 45°43′E / 23.833°S 45.717°E / -23.833; 45.717
Country  Madagascar
Region Anosy
District Betroka
Elevation[1] 688 m (2,257 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 17,000
  Ethnicities Bara
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. 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]

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: 23°50′S 45°43′E / 23.833°S 45.717°E / -23.833; 45.717


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