Ianabinda is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betroka, which is a part of Anosy Region.
Ianabinda | |
---|---|
Coordinates: 23°30′S 45°57′E / 23.500°S 45.950°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Anosy |
District | Betroka |
Elevation | 776 m (2,546 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 7,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
It is situated at the Route nationale 13, Ihosy to Tolagnaro, at 48 km from Beraketa.
The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 48% and 50% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts and cassava. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]
References and notes
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.