Alatsinainy Ialamarina

Alatsinainy Ialamarina 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 18,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Alatsinainy Ialamarina
Alatsinainy Ialamarina is located in Madagascar
Alatsinainy Ialamarina
Alatsinainy Ialamarina
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°32′S 47°18′E / 21.533°S 47.300°E / -21.533; 47.300
Country Madagascar
RegionHaute Matsiatra
DistrictFianarantsoa II
Elevation1,116 m (3,661 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total18,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 94.7% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 4% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and sweet potatoes. Industry and services provide employment for 0.8% and 0.5% of the population, respectively.[2]

References and notes edit

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.

21°32′S 47°18′E / 21.533°S 47.300°E / -21.533; 47.300