Iaborotra 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 4,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Iaborotra
Iaborotra is located in Madagascar
Iaborotra
Iaborotra
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 23°13′S 45°33′E / 23.217°S 45.550°E / -23.217; 45.550
Country Madagascar
RegionAnosy
DistrictBetroka
Elevation625 m (2,051 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total4,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 49% and 50% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts and cassava. Services provide employment for 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 2008-05-04.

23°13′S 45°33′E / 23.217°S 45.550°E / -23.217; 45.550