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Place in Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar
Ivoamba
Ivoamba is located in MadagascarIvoambaIvoambaLocation in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°24′S 47°10′E / 21.400°S 47.167°E / -21.400; 47.167
Country Madagascar
RegionHaute Matsiatra
DistrictLalangina
Elevation1,089 m (3,573 ft)
Population
 • Total12,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code303

Ivoamba is rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Lalangina, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,000 in 2001 commune census.

In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The majority 88% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, maize and cassava. Industry and services provide employment for 8% and 2% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 2% of the population.

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
Madagascar Communes in the Haute Matsiatra Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Fianarantsoa
Ambalavao (17) - 303
Ambohimahasoa (17) - 305
Fianarantsoa (1) - 301
Ikalamavony (8) - 314
Isandra (13) - 314
Lalangina (13) - 303
Vohibato (15) - 305
Total: 7 districts; 84 communes

21°24′S 47°10′E / 21.400°S 47.167°E / -21.400; 47.167


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