Ifotaka Explained

Official Name:Ifotaka
Pushpin Map:Madagascar
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Madagascar
Pushpin Mapsize:180
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Anosy
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Amboasary Sud
Population As Of:2018
Population Total:21.750
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Population Blank1:Antandroy
Population Blank2 Title:Religions
Timezone:EAT
Utc Offset:3
Coordinates:-24.8028°N 46.1358°W
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation M:67
Postal Code Type:postal code
Postal Code:603
Blank Name:Climate
Blank Info:BSh

Ifotaka is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Amboasary Sud, which is part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 21.750 in 2018.

It is situated at the Mandrare River, about 45 km north-west of Amboasary Sud.

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 40% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is cassava, while other important products are maize and sweet potatoes. Industry and services provide both employment for 5% of the population.[2]

Agriculture

Commercial cultivation of sisal.

Notes and References

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. Web site: ILO census data . . 2002 . 2008-05-04.