Isoanala

Isoanala is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betroka, which is a part of the Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 17,000 in the 2001 commune census.[2]

Isoanala
Isoanala is located in Madagascar
Isoanala
Isoanala
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 23°50′S 45°43′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAnosy
DistrictBetroka
Elevation
[1]
688 m (2,257 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total17,000
 • Ethnicities
Bara
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in the town. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 49% and 48% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts and cassava. Industry and services both provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs another 1% of the population.[2]

Rivers

The commune is crossed by the Isoanala river.

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.

23°50′S 45°43′E

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