Iabakoho
Iabakoho | |
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Iabakoho Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 24°36′S 47°13′E / 24.600°S 47.217°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Anosy |
District | Taolanaro |
Elevation[1] | 40 m (130 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 3,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Iabakoho is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Taolanaro, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 3,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority of the population of the commune are farmers (60%), while an additional 6% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are cassava and rice; also bananas are an important agricultural product. Industry and services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally, fishing employs 30% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
Coordinates: 24°36′S 47°13′E / 24.600°S 47.217°E
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