Iarintsena

Place in Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar
21°49′S 46°52′E / 21.817°S 46.867°E / -21.817; 46.867Country MadagascarRegionHaute MatsiatraDistrictAmbalavaoElevation1,011 m (3,317 ft)Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total22,000Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)Postal code
303

Iarintsena is a rural municipality in the Central Highlands of Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambalavao, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 22,000 in 2001.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 14% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and tobacco. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population.[2]


Sports

  • FC Mananantanana (football)[3]

References

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
  3. ^ Fc Mananantanana
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Madagascar Communes in the Haute Matsiatra Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Fianarantsoa
Ambalavao (17) - 303
Ambohimahasoa (17) - 305Fianarantsoa (1) - 301Ikalamavony (8) - 314Isandra (13) - 314Lalangina (13) - 303Vohibato (15) - 305
Total: 7 districts; 84 communes

21°49′S 46°52′E / 21.817°S 46.867°E / -21.817; 46.867


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