Ianabinda
Ianabinda is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betroka, which is a part of Anosy Region.
Ianabinda | |
|---|---|
  Ianabinda Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 23°30′S 45°57′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Anosy |
| District | Betroka |
| Elevation | 776 m (2,546 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 7,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
It is situated at the Route nationale 13, Ihosy to Tolagnaro, at 48 km from Beraketa.
The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 48% and 50% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts and cassava. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
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