Ilafy is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the districtofAmbatondrazaka, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[1]
Ilafy
Location in Madagascar
Country
845 m (2,772 ft)
• Total
13,000
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 96% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 1% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava, sweet potatoes and bambara groundnut. Industry and services provide employment for 0.5% and 1.5% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population.[1]
Ilafy is of historical and cultural significance, widely considered one of the twelve sacred hills of Imerina.
17°53′S 48°25′E / 17.883°S 48.417°E / -17.883; 48.417
