Isalo

Isalo is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) 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 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Isalo
Isalo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°44′S 45°26′E
Country Madagascar
RegionMenabe
DistrictMiandrivazo
Elevation
[1]
57 m (187 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total8,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

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.[2]

References and notes
  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 9 March 2008.


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