Ifotaka

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Ifotaka
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Ifotaka
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°48′10″S46°08′09″E / 24.80278°S 46.13583°E / -24.80278; 46.13583 Coordinates: 24°48′10″S46°08′09″E / 24.80278°S 46.13583°E / -24.80278; 46.13583
CountryFlag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar
Region Anosy
District Amboasary Sud
Elevation
[1]
67 m (220 ft)
Population
 (2018)
  Total21.750
  Ethnicities
Antandroy
Time zone UTC3 (EAT)
postal code
603
Climate BSh

Ifotaka is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Amboasary Sud, which is part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 21.750 in 2018.

It is situated at the Mandrare River, about 45 km north-west of Amboasary Sud.

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 40% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is cassava, while other important products are maize and sweet potatoes. Industry and services provide both employment for 5% of the population. [2]

Agriculture

Commercial cultivation of sisal.

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.


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