Ihosy
Ihosy [iˈusʲ] is a city (commune urbaine) with 283,047 inhabitants (2015) in Ihorombe Region in central south Madagascar.
Ihosy | |
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 Downtown Ihosy | |
  Ihosy Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 22°24′13″S 46°07′33″E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Ihorombe |
| District | Ihosy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 30.1 km2 (11.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 800 m (2,600 ft) |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Total | 283,047[1] |
| Postal code | 313 |
Ihosy is the capital of Ihorombe Region, as well as of the district of Ihosy.
Geography
Ihosy is an important crosspoint for the southern part of Madagascar. It is crossed by the Route nationale 7 from the capital Antananarivo (600 km) (-Fianarantsoa (191 km) to Toliara (325 km) and startpoint of the Route nationale 13 to Tolagnaro and Route nationale 27 to Farafangana (271 km). It is located on the Ihosy River and has a regional airport: Ihosy Airport.
Religion
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Ihosy seated in the cathedral of St. Vincent de Paul.
- FJKM - Fiangonan'i Jesoa Kristy eto Madagasikara (Church of Jesus Christ in Madagascar)
- FLM - Fiangonana Loterana Malagasy (Malagasy Lutheran Church)
- EEM Eklesia Episkopaly Malagasy (Anglican Church of Madagascar)
Points of interest
- The Isalo National Park is located near Ihosy and Ranohira.
- The caves of Andranomilitry, 10 km from the city in direction of Toliara
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