Ivato | |
|---|---|
  Ivato Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 22°25′S47°16′E / 22.417°S 47.267°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Atsinanana |
| District | Vondrozo |
| Elevation | 258 m (846 ft) |
| Population (2001) [2] | |
• Total | 8,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Ivato is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vondrozo, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census. [2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99.5% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and beans, while other important agricultural products are coffee and cassava. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population. [2]
