Iabohazo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Farafangana, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Iabohazo
Iabohazo is located in Madagascar
Iabohazo
Iabohazo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°53′S 47°44′E / 22.883°S 47.733°E / -22.883; 47.733
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsimo-Atsinanana
DistrictFarafangana
Elevation10 m (30 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total8,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 0.9% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and coffee, while other important agricultural products are cassava and pepper. Services provide employment for 0.1% of the population.[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 2008-05-05.

22°53′S 47°44′E / 22.883°S 47.733°E / -22.883; 47.733