Isoanala
Isoanala | |
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  Isoanala Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 23°50′S 45°43′E / 23.833°S 45.717°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Anosy |
| District | Betroka |
| Elevation | 688 m (2,257 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 17,000 |
| • Ethnicities | Bara |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
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
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
Capital: Fort Dauphin (Taolagnaro) | ||
| Amboasary Sud (18) - 603 |  | |
| Betroka (20) - 613 | ||
| Taolagnaro (24) - 614 | ||
3 districts; 62 communes | ||
23°50′S 45°43′E / 23.833°S 45.717°E
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