Irina | |
|---|---|
  Irina Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 22°26′S46°6′E / 22.433°S 46.100°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Ihorombe |
| District | Ihosy |
| Elevation | 740 m (2,430 ft) |
| Population (2001) [2] | |
• Total | 5,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 313 |
Irina is a rural municipality 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]
It is situated on the western banks of the Ihosy River.
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]
