Ifarantsa

Ifarantsa is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Taolanaro, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Ifarantsa
Ifarantsa
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°56′S 46°51′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAnosy
DistrictTaolanaro
Area
 • Land234 km2 (90 sq mi)
Elevation
[1]
21 m (69 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total10,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

It is situated at 22 km from Fort Dauphin with which it is linked by the regional road 118.

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 70% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 15% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are sugarcane and cassava. Industry and services provide employment for 4% and 10% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population.[2]

Cash crops

In Ifrantsa Peppercorn trees are harvested.[3]

References
  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
  3. (in french) Ansosy vise 280 to Baies Roses

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