Ianapera

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Ianapera
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Ianapera
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 23°37′S45°8′E / 23.617°S 45.133°E / -23.617; 45.133
CountryFlag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar
Region Atsimo-Andrefana
District Benenitra
Elevation
[1]
431 m (1,414 ft)
Population
 (2001) [2]
 • Total
10,000
Time zone UTC3 (EAT)

Ianapera is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Benenitra, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census. [2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 65% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 34% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. [2]

Rivers

The commune is crossed by the Ianapera river.

References and notes

  1. ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-29.

23°37′S45°8′E / 23.617°S 45.133°E / -23.617; 45.133


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