Ifanirea

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Ifanirea
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Ifanirea
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°11′S47°28′E / 22.183°S 47.467°E / -22.183; 47.467
CountryFlag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar
Region Vatovavy-Fitovinany
District Ikongo
Elevation
[1]
85 m (279 ft)
Population
 (2001) [2]
  Total
19,000
Time zone UTC3 (EAT)

Ifanirea is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ikongo, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 19,000 in 2001 commune census. [2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and rice, while other important agricultural products are bananas and cassava. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. [2]

Rivers

Ifanirea is located at the Matitanana 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 2008-05-03.

22°11′S47°28′E / 22.183°S 47.467°E / -22.183; 47.467