Irina, Madagascar
Irina | |
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Irina Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 22°26′S 46°6′E / 22.433°S 46.100°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Ihorombe |
District | Ihosy |
Elevation[1] | 740 m (2,430 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 5,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Irina is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ihosy, which is a part of Ihorombe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 5,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 66.6% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 33.3% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava, tobacco and tomato. Services provide employment for 0.1% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-24.
Coordinates: 22°26′S 46°6′E / 22.433°S 46.100°E
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