Ianapera

Ianapera is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Benenitra, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Ianapera
Ianapera is located in Madagascar
Ianapera
Ianapera
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 23°37′S 45°8′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsimo-Andrefana
DistrictBenenitra
Elevation
[1]
431 m (1,414 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total10,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 65% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 34% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]

Rivers

The commune is crossed by the Ianapera river.

References and notes
  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-29.

23°37′S 45°8′E


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