Ivato, Ambositra
| Ivato | |
|---|---|
  Ivato Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 20°37′S 47°12′E / 20.617°S 47.200°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Amoron'i Mania |
| District | Ambositra |
| Elevation[1] | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 15,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Ivato is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambositra, which is a part of Amoron'i Mania Region.
Geography
This town lies at the intersection of the Route nationale 35 to Morondava and the Route nationale 7 from Antananarivo to Fianarantsoa.
The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. 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 peanuts, beans, cassava and tomato. Services provide employment for 10% 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 2008-05-13.
Coordinates: 20°37′S 47°12′E / 20.617°S 47.200°E