Isoanala is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betroka, which is a part of the Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 17,000 in the 2001 commune census.[2]
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) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in the 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 both provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs another 1% of the population.[2]
Geography edit
The municipality is crossed by the Isoanala river and the National road 13.
References edit
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
23°50′S 45°43′E / 23.833°S 45.717°E
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