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Ifatsy | |
|---|---|
  Ifatsy Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 22°24′S 47°45′E / 22.400°S 47.750°E / -22.400; 47.750 | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Fitovinany |
| District | Vohipeno |
| Elevation [1] | 20 m (70 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 15,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 321 |
Ifatsy is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vohipeno, which is a part of Fitovinany. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 93% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are coffee and oranges, while other important agricultural products are cassava, rice and cloves. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]
References
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
22°24′S 47°45′E / 22.400°S 47.750°E / -22.400; 47.750