Alatsinainy Ialamarina
| Alatsinainy Ialamarina | |
|---|---|
  Alatsinainy Ialamarina Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°32′S 47°18′E / 21.533°S 47.300°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Haute Matsiatra |
| District | Fianarantsoa II |
| Elevation[1] | 1,116 m (3,661 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 18,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Alatsinainy Ialamarina is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fianarantsoa II, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 18,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 94.7% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 4% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and sweet potatoes. Industry and services provide employment for 0.8% and 0.5% of the population, respectively.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
Coordinates: 21°32′S 47°18′E / 21.533°S 47.300°E
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