Ianapera

Ianapera
Ianapera

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 23°37′S 45°8′E / 23.617°S 45.133°E / -23.617; 45.133
Country  Madagascar
Region Atsimo-Andrefana
District Benenitra
Elevation[1] 431 m (1,414 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 10,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

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]

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]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-29.

Coordinates: 23°37′S 45°8′E / 23.617°S 45.133°E / -23.617; 45.133


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