Iabakoho

Place in Anosy, Madagascar
24°36′S 47°13′E / 24.600°S 47.217°E / -24.600; 47.217Country MadagascarRegionAnosyDistrictTaolanaroElevation40 m (130 ft)Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total3,000Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)Postal code
614

Iabakoho is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Taolanaro, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 3,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority of the population of the commune are farmers (60%), while an additional 6% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are cassava and rice; also bananas are an important agricultural product. Industry and services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally, fishing employs 30% of the population.[2]

Roads

Iabakoho is situated at the National road 12a.

Nature

The protected area of the Tsitongambarika forest.

References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
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Madagascar Communes in the Anosy Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Fort Dauphin (Taolagnaro)
Amboasary Sud (18) - 603
Betroka (20) - 613Taolagnaro (24) - 614
3 districts; 62 communes

24°36′S 47°13′E / 24.600°S 47.217°E / -24.600; 47.217

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