Ifatsy
| Ifatsy | |
|---|---|
  Ifatsy Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 22°24′S 47°45′E / 22.400°S 47.750°E | |
| Country |
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| Region | Vatovavy-Fitovinany |
| District | Vohipeno |
| Elevation[1] | 20 m (70 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 15,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Ifatsy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vohipeno, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 93% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are coffee and oranges, while other important agricultural products are cassava and rice. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
Coordinates: 22°24′S 47°45′E / 22.400°S 47.750°E
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