Ivato, Vohipeno

Ivato
Map
Country Madagascar
RegionFitovinany
DistrictVohipeno
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total
2,698
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
postal code
321

Ivato is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vohipeno, which is a part of the region of Fitovinany. The population of the commune was 2,698 in 2018.

It is situated at 40km from Manakara and 4 km from Vohipeno. It lies at the Matitanana river.[2] It is the heart of the Antemoro people, particularly of its subtribe Anteony.

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 85% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and oranges, while other important agricultural products are coffee and lychee. Services provide employment for 10% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[3]

References

  1. ^ TROISIEME RECENSEMENT GENERAL DE LA POPULATION ET DE L’HABITATION
  2. ^ L’EDUCATION FAMILIALE EN MILIEU RURAL - Cas du Fokontany d’Ivato-Vohipeno
  3. ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.

22°23′16.8″S 47°52′3.5″E / 22.388000°S 47.867639°E / -22.388000; 47.867639


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