Iarintsena
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Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 21°49′S 46°52′E / 21.817°S 46.867°E / -21.817; 46.867 | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Haute Matsiatra |
District | Ambalavao |
Elevation | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) |
Population
(2001)[2]
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• Total | 22,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Postal code |
303
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Iarintsena is a rural municipality in the Central HighlandsofMadagascar. It belongs to the districtofAmbalavao, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 22,000 in 2001.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 14% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and tobacco. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population.[2]
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Capital: Fianarantsoa | ||
Ambalavao (17) - 303 |
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Ambohimahasoa (17) - 305 |
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Fianarantsoa (1) - 301 |
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Ikalamavony (8) - 314 |
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Isandra (13) - 314 |
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Lalangina (13) - 303 |
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Vohibato (15) - 305 |
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Total: 7 districts; 84 communes |
21°49′S 46°52′E / 21.817°S 46.867°E / -21.817; 46.867
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