Isalo | |
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Coordinates: 19°44′S 45°26′E / 19.733°S 45.433°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Menabe |
District | Miandrivazo |
Area | |
• Land | 340.71 km2 (131.55 sq mi) |
Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) |
Population (209)[3] | |
• Total | 12,930 |
• Density | 38/km2 (100/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Postal code | 617 |
Isalo is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Miandrivazo, which is a part of Menabe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,930 in 2009.
Only Primary schooling is available. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are Farmers, while an additional 30% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is beans, while other important products are maize and rice. Services provide employment for 10% of the population. Additionally, fishing employs 10% of the population.[4]
This municipality is situated at 38 km south-west of Miandrivazo. Only unpaved secondary roads lead to the municipality. These are praticable but in a bad state of conversation and it takes 1.1/2h to reach the village.
8 villages (fokontany) are part of the municipality:
The Tsiribihina River and the Mahajilo River that flows west of Bepaha in this municipality.
Capital: Morondava | ||
Belo sur Tsiribihina (16) (608) | ||
Mahabo (12) (615) | ||
Manja (7) (616) | ||
Miandrivazo (16) (617) | ||
Morondava (6) (619) |
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5 districts; 57 communes |
19°44′S 45°26′E / 19.733°S 45.433°E