Ikalalao Explained

Official Name:Ikalalao
Pushpin Map:Madagascar
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Madagascar
Pushpin Mapsize:180
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Haute Matsiatra
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Ambohimahasoa
Area Total Km2:105.10
Population As Of:2018
Population Total:14.950
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Population Blank2 Title:Religions
Timezone:EAT
Utc Offset:3
Coordinates:-21.1833°N 53°W
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation M:1229
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:305

Ikalalao is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambohimahasoa, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be 14.950 in 2018.

It is situated at 83 km north of Fianarantsoa, following the National road 7.The municipality is furthermore divided in 12 Fokontany (villages) : Ambalavato, Ambohibe, Ambohitsaony, Andohamango I, Andohamango II, Ankifafamavo, Antetindravita, Iavimanangana, Imango I, Ikalalao, Malaza and Vohibato.[2]

Geranium oils are won in this municipality.

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and beans, while other important agricultural products are peanuts and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[3]

References

-21.1833°N 53°W

Notes and References

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. http://biblio.univ-antananarivo.mg/pdfs/ralaivaoHasinoroA_ISTE_DTS_11.pdf VALORISATION ET PROTECTION DES TANETY DE LA REGION HAUTE MATSIATRA PAR LE RELANCEMENT DE L’EXPLOITATION DE GERANIUM. - Cas de la Commune Rurale d’Ikalalao
  3. Web site: ILO census data . . 2002 . 2008-05-01.