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]
Commercial cultivation of sisal.