Isorana
| Isorana | |
|---|---|
  Isorana Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°19′S 46°56′E / 21.317°S 46.933°E | |
| Country |
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| Region | Haute Matsiatra |
| District | Fianarantsoa II |
| Elevation[1] | 1,123 m (3,684 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Isorana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fianarantsoa II, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. 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]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
Coordinates: 21°19′S 46°56′E / 21.317°S 46.933°E
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