Isaka-Ivondro

Coordinates: 24°48′S 46°51′E / 24.800°S 46.850°E / -24.800; 46.850
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Isaka - Ivondro
Isaka - Ivondro is located in Madagascar
Isaka - Ivondro
Isaka - Ivondro
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°48′S 46°51′E / 24.800°S 46.850°E / -24.800; 46.850
Country Madagascar
RegionAnosy
DistrictTaolanaro
Area
 • Total98 km2 (38 sq mi)
Elevation172 m (564 ft)
Population
 (2001)[3]
 • Total13,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
614

Isaka - Ivondro is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Taolanaro, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[3]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 75% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 15% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee, lychee and cassava. Services provide employment for 7% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 3% of the population.[3]

Roads[edit]

This municipality is crossed by the Provincial road RIP118[4] from Soanierana to Bevoay.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Projet RIP 118
  2. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  3. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
  4. ^ PROJET DE REHABILITATION DE LA RIP 118

24°48′S 46°51′E / 24.800°S 46.850°E / -24.800; 46.850